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Council approves up to $500 for College Place’s first official sister‑city gift to Oumipejo, Mexico
Summary
Council authorized the city clerk or designee to purchase items for the first official sister-city gift to Oumipejo (Jangapejo), Mexico, not to exceed $500; staff described planned items and wrapping for a cultural exchange.
The College Place City Council on May 27 approved a motion authorizing the city clerk or designee to purchase items for the city’s first official sister‑city gift to Oumipejo (Jangapejo), Mexico, with a spending limit of $500.
City Clerk Marie Louise Garcia presented donated items and planned purchases, including a donated wall painting, packets of wildflower seeds described as indigenous to College Place, branded items from local businesses and College Place High School, and other locally sourced items. "It could be very expensive to ship. I anticipate it could be in the hundreds of dollars range," Garcia said, explaining why the requested authorization included a cushion. Council members had no questions; Council member Cleveland moved the authorization and Council member Williams seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Council members discussed recording short video messages and taking photos at Lions Park to include in the package for the sister city. Garcia said an official email from the sister-city contact had been received and that the mayor would write a letter of thanks to the counterpart.
