Approve $9,200 travel for 4 officials to visit sister city in Japan
In Plain English
Richmond and Shimada, Japan have been sister cities since 1961 with regular cultural exchanges. Shimada's mayor invited Richmond officials to attend their historic festival in October 2022. If approved, the city pays $2,300 per person for airfare while Japan covers lodging and meals.
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