FOIA - Chauvin Trial Social Media Influencer Procurement Details (Minneapolis Mayor's Office)

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Thank you for submitting a data request with the City of Minneapolis. Your reference number: DR21_017231 Please refer to this number in any correspondence related to your request. You may reply to this email to add comments to your request. How do I get updates about my request? We will provide updates by email. In addition, you can view the status updates of your requests on the OpenCity portal.  First login, then click on My Requests to check on the status of your request, communicate with the Data Practices team, and receive responsive data. (https://minneapolis.service-now.com/opencityportal) How long will my request take to be processed? The time it takes to process your request will vary depending on the complexity of your request, how many requests are currently in our review queue, and how many requests we're processing. You can view the most up to date information about requests in process at the Check Status page on the OpenCity portal. (https://minneapolis.service-now.com/opencityportal?id=opencitystattracker) Below is a copy of your request: What data are you requesting?
To Whom It May Concern:

According to a recent CBS News article, "The City [of Minneapolis] is collaborating with social media partners to share public information with cultural communities and to help dispel potential misinformation during the upcoming trials of the former officers involved in the killing of George Floyd. The goal is to “increase access to information to communities that do not typically follow mainstream news sources or City communications channels and/or who do not consume information in English. It’s also an opportunity to create more two-way communication between the City and communities. The recommendations for which social media messengers to partner with come from the City’s Neighborhood and Community Relations staff. The agreements with the social media partners have not been finalized. The City is adhering to procurement requirements for the selection and contracting processes.” (see the following news source: https://web.archive.org/web/20210227133731/https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2021/02/26/minneapolis-to-hire-6-influencers-to-spread-city-approved-messaging-to-public-during-derek-chauvin-trial/)

Thus, pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, I hereby request the following records:

- All RFAs and/or RFIs relevant to these social media partnerships
- All formal and informal bids relevant to these social media partnerships
- All contracts relevant to these social media partnerships
- All agency memos, word documents, PDFs, spreadsheets, and/or slideshows (PowerPoint, Presi, etc) relevant to these social media partnerships

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.

I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

J Ader

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Hi requests@muckrock.com A comment has been added to your request: DR21_017231: Media-Social Media Influencers
Public Comments:
2021-03-29 14:53:44 CDT - Courtney Martin Public Comments Hello,

RCA-2021-00237 is available. We are working to gather, review, and produce the request of the data responsive to your request.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Thank you,

Courtney Martin
Enterprise Information Management Analyst
City of Minneapolis – City Clerk's Office
Office: 612-673-2421
courtney.martin@minneapolismn.gov To reply to this comment, you may respond to this email or login to the OpenCity portal and add comments to have your response added to your request. (https://minneapolis.service-now.com/opencityportal) Thank you,
Data Requested: What data are you requesting?
To Whom It May Concern: According to a recent CBS News article, "The City [of Minneapolis] is collaborating with social media partners to share public information with cultural communities and to help dispel potential misinformation during the upcoming trials of the former officers involved in the killing of George Floyd. The goal is to “increase access to information to communities that do not typically follow mainstream news sources or City communications channels and/or who do not consume information in English. It’s also an opportunity to create more two-way communication between the City and communities. The recommendations for which social media messengers to partner with come from the City’s Neighborhood and Community Relations staff. The agreements with the social media partners have not been finalized. The City is adhering to procurement requirements for the selection and contracting processes.” (see the following news source: https://web.archive.org/web/20210227133731/https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2021/02/26/minneapolis-to-hire-6-influencers-to-spread-city-approved-messaging-to-public-during-derek-chauvin-trial/) Thus, pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, I hereby request the following records:
- All RFAs and/or RFIs relevant to these social media partnerships
- All formal and informal bids relevant to these social media partnerships
- All contracts relevant to these social media partnerships
- All agency memos, word documents, PDFs, spreadsheets, and/or slideshows (PowerPoint, Presi, etc) relevant to these social media partnerships

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days. Sincerely, J Ader Upload documents directly: https://https://www.muckrock.comhttps://www.muckrock.com/
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Hi requests@muckrock.com A comment has been added to your request: DR21_017231: Media-Social Media Influencers
Public Comments:
2021-04-14 10:43:23 CDT - Courtney Martin Public Comments Hello,

The first batch of documents responsive to your request is available. Redactions were made per Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13: Government Data Practices–Section 13.37, 13.43.

We are working to review, and produce the second batch of documents responsive to your request.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Thank you,

Courtney Martin
Enterprise Information Management Analyst
City of Minneapolis – City Clerk's Office
Office: 612-673-2421
courtney.martin@minneapolismn.gov
2021-03-29 14:53:44 CDT - Courtney Martin Public Comments Hello,

RCA-2021-00237 is available. We are working to gather, review, and produce the request of the data responsive to your request.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Thank you,

Courtney Martin
Enterprise Information Management Analyst
City of Minneapolis – City Clerk's Office
Office: 612-673-2421
courtney.martin@minneapolismn.gov To reply to this comment, you may respond to this email or login to the OpenCity portal and add comments to have your response added to your request. (https://minneapolis.service-now.com/opencityportal) Thank you,
Data Requested: What data are you requesting?
To Whom It May Concern: According to a recent CBS News article, "The City [of Minneapolis] is collaborating with social media partners to share public information with cultural communities and to help dispel potential misinformation during the upcoming trials of the former officers involved in the killing of George Floyd. The goal is to “increase access to information to communities that do not typically follow mainstream news sources or City communications channels and/or who do not consume information in English. It’s also an opportunity to create more two-way communication between the City and communities. The recommendations for which social media messengers to partner with come from the City’s Neighborhood and Community Relations staff. The agreements with the social media partners have not been finalized. The City is adhering to procurement requirements for the selection and contracting processes.” (see the following news source: https://web.archive.org/web/20210227133731/https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2021/02/26/minneapolis-to-hire-6-influencers-to-spread-city-approved-messaging-to-public-during-derek-chauvin-trial/) Thus, pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, I hereby request the following records:
- All RFAs and/or RFIs relevant to these social media partnerships
- All formal and informal bids relevant to these social media partnerships
- All contracts relevant to these social media partnerships
- All agency memos, word documents, PDFs, spreadsheets, and/or slideshows (PowerPoint, Presi, etc) relevant to these social media partnerships

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days. Sincerely, J Ader Upload documents directly: https://https://www.muckrock.comhttps://www.muckrock.com/
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If you would like to request additional data, you may submit another request on our portal. If you need assistance making a new request, please contact Minneapolis 311 Thank you, OpenCity Data Practices Team ResponsibleAuthority@minneapolismn.gov (mailto:ResponsibleAuthority@minneapolismn.gov) Unsubscribe

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Hi requests@muckrock.com A comment has been added to your request: DR21_017231: Media-Social Media Influencers
Public Comments:
2021-05-05 12:01:02 CDT - Courtney Martin Public Comments Hello,

Data responsive to the other elements of your request is available. Redactions were made per Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13: Government Data Practices–Section 13.37, 13.43.

At this time, your request will be closed.

We invite you to learn more about Data Practices, explore open government, or submit a request in the future:
http://www.minneapolismn.gov/datapractices

Thank you,

Courtney Martin
Enterprise Information Management Analyst
City of Minneapolis – City Clerk's Office
Office: 612-673-2421
courtney.martin@minneapolismn.gov
2021-04-14 10:43:23 CDT - Courtney Martin Public Comments Hello,

The first batch of documents responsive to your request is available. Redactions were made per Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13: Government Data Practices–Section 13.37, 13.43.

We are working to review, and produce the second batch of documents responsive to your request.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Thank you,

Courtney Martin
Enterprise Information Management Analyst
City of Minneapolis – City Clerk's Office
Office: 612-673-2421
courtney.martin@minneapolismn.gov
2021-03-29 14:53:44 CDT - Courtney Martin Public Comments Hello,

RCA-2021-00237 is available. We are working to gather, review, and produce the request of the data responsive to your request.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Thank you,

Courtney Martin
Enterprise Information Management Analyst
City of Minneapolis – City Clerk's Office
Office: 612-673-2421
courtney.martin@minneapolismn.gov To reply to this comment, you may respond to this email or login to the OpenCity portal and add comments to have your response added to your request. (https://minneapolis.service-now.com/opencityportal) Thank you,
Data Requested: What data are you requesting?
To Whom It May Concern: According to a recent CBS News article, "The City [of Minneapolis] is collaborating with social media partners to share public information with cultural communities and to help dispel potential misinformation during the upcoming trials of the former officers involved in the killing of George Floyd. The goal is to “increase access to information to communities that do not typically follow mainstream news sources or City communications channels and/or who do not consume information in English. It’s also an opportunity to create more two-way communication between the City and communities. The recommendations for which social media messengers to partner with come from the City’s Neighborhood and Community Relations staff. The agreements with the social media partners have not been finalized. The City is adhering to procurement requirements for the selection and contracting processes.” (see the following news source: https://web.archive.org/web/20210227133731/https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2021/02/26/minneapolis-to-hire-6-influencers-to-spread-city-approved-messaging-to-public-during-derek-chauvin-trial/) Thus, pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, I hereby request the following records:
- All RFAs and/or RFIs relevant to these social media partnerships
- All formal and informal bids relevant to these social media partnerships
- All contracts relevant to these social media partnerships
- All agency memos, word documents, PDFs, spreadsheets, and/or slideshows (PowerPoint, Presi, etc) relevant to these social media partnerships

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days. Sincerely, J Ader Upload documents directly: https://https://www.muckrock.comhttps://www.muckrock.com/
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