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Shoreline council unanimously designates Akropong, Ghana as sister city

5944369 · October 13, 2025
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The City Council voted unanimously Oct. 13 to adopt Resolution 554 designating Akropong, Ghana as a sister city, following a staff report and public remarks from the Shoreline Sister City Association.

The Shoreline City Council unanimously approved Resolution 554 on Oct. 13 designating Akropong, Ghana, as Shoreline’s sister city.

City Clerk Jessica Simelcek Smith told the council the Shoreline Sister City Association had met criteria set by an earlier council action and the new sister-city policy, including formal nonprofit status, bylaws and community partners. Laura James, president of the Shoreline Sister City Association, told the council the relationship has grown quickly since outreach began earlier this year and said the partnership has already generated donated artifacts and community interest. "We already have…

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