Approve $18,000 trip to sister city Regla, Cuba for mayor, 2 councilmembers, and staff
In Plain English
Richmond established a friendship with the Cuban city of Regla in 1999. This marks 25 years of the partnership, and city officials last visited in 2013. The 10-day trip costs $3,600 per person and focuses on sharing ideas about health, education, arts, and sustainability.
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