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Sister Cities council reviews delegations, youth programs and pitches film hub ideas to Economic Development Committee
Summary
The City of Tacoma Sister Cities Council reported on delegations, youth exchange programs and cultural projects on Feb. 11 and pitched exploring a local film commission and deeper tourism/economic ties with existing sister cities.
The Tacoma Sister Cities Council gave the Economic Development Committee a year‑in‑review on Feb. 11, summarizing international delegations, youth education programs, cultural exchanges and recent partnerships while urging the city to consider stronger support for sister‑city assets and to explore a local film commission.
Debbie Bingham, Business and Economic Development Program Manager, said Tacoma has maintained sister‑city relationships since 1956 under a national program that pairs cities to build person‑to‑person ties. Claire Petrich, chair of the local Sister Cities nonprofit, described activities over the past year and asked the committee to consider ways the city can support their…
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