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Nogales council approves mayors trip to Hermosillo to meet Sonora governor amid economic-development pitch
Summary
The Mayor and City Council of Nogales approved travel for Mayor Maldonado to Hermosillo, Sonora, on Sept. 12–13 to meet the Sonora governor and attend an address; councilmembers debated the trip's direct benefits but supported representation and cross-border ties.
The Mayor and City Council of Nogales approved a request Wednesday for Mayor Maldonado to travel to Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, to meet with the governor of Sonora on Sept. 12 and attend the stateofthestate address on Sept. 13. Mayor Maldonado made the motion to approve the travel; the council voted in favor with at least one dissenting vote recorded.
Council members discussed why the mayors presence matters for regional economic development, cross-border coordination and grant opportunities. Mr. Doyle said economic development has long been a focus of Nogaless engagement with Sonora and that "itopens doors" for port and trade projects. "It's important that you as the…
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