Allocate $69,000 for Sister Cities Commission delegation activities with China, Cuba, and Palestine
In Plain English
Richmond maintains sister city partnerships with Zhoushan, China; Regla, Cuba; and Sebastia, Palestine. The city wants to fund delegation visits and cultural exchanges between these cities. If approved, the money also creates a scholarship program to help residents afford travel costs for sister city programs.
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Approve consent calendar
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Public Comments
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