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Lakewood staff seek council direction on two sister‑city delegations; estimated costs presented

5775681 · August 19, 2025
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Summary

City manager presented itineraries and estimated costs for a Danzhou (China) visit Sept. 23 and a Gimhae (Korea) city-council visit Oct. 30; staff requested guidance on whether to cover meals/gifts and asked council for direction on potential travel for the municipal delegation to Gimhae's November festival.

City Manager Brianna Kraus asked the Lakewood City Council for direction on two sister‑city delegations and presented estimated costs at the Aug. 18 meeting.

Kraus said the Danzhou (Hainan Province, China) delegation plans a Sept. 23 visit that would include high-ranking officials (vice governor, deputy secretary of the people’s government, and the vice mayor of Danzhou City). The delegation requested a formal meeting with the mayor and council, a tree-planting activity, a site visit to an agricultural enterprise…

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