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Richmond adopts sister‑city relationship with Sebastia, Palestine, after heated public debate
Summary
The City Council voted 6–1 to establish a sister‑city relationship with Sebastia (Sebastia/Sebastia), a Palestinian town. Supporters framed the action as people‑to‑people diplomacy; opponents raised security and political objections.
The Richmond City Council voted 6–1 on Aug. 26 to adopt a resolution establishing a sister‑city relationship with Sebastia (Sebastia), a town in the West Bank, Palestine.
Councilmember Jimenez moved the item and Councilmember Bona seconded. The vote recorded: Councilmember Bona — yes; Councilmember Jimenez — yes; Councilmember Wilson — yes; Councilmember Robinson — yes; Vice Mayor Cepeda — no; Mayor Martinez — yes. The motion passed.
Proponents said the arrangement is a form of people‑to‑people diplomacy that can foster cultural, educational…
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