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Hartford City committee backs resolution to reestablish Sister Cities program
Summary
A Hartford City committee voted to forward a resolution to reestablish the city’s Sister Cities program, after a presentation from the city clerk outlining the program’s history, proposed bylaws updates and next steps for recruiting an executive board.
The Hartford City Labor, Education, Workforce, Youth and Development Committee voted on Aug. 27 to forward to full council a resolution to reestablish the city’s Sister Cities program following a presentation by Town Clerk Eric Musa.
Town Clerk Eric Musa outlined the program’s purpose and history, saying, “What is a sister city? It's a formal partnership between cities in different countries to promote cultural exchange, economic ties, education opportunities, and mutual understanding.” He described meetings in Fort Worth, Texas with other municipal programs and said Hartford City has several historic sister-city links that have become dormant.
Why it matters: Committee Chair Majority Leader Marilyn Rosetti said the program could “build bridges” that leverage Hartford City’s large Jamaican and Puerto Rican communities and local institutions.…
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