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Franklin County Development Council outlines Sister City plan for Ottawa; commission signals support
Summary
Paul Bean of the Franklin County Development Council briefed the commission on building a Sister City program to foster cultural, educational and economic exchanges. Commissioners generally supported forming a leadership team and exploring potential matches, including contacts in Japan tied to regional employers and Ottawa University.
Paul Bean, representing the Franklin County Development Council, presented a plan to create a Sister City program for Ottawa, outlining steps to form a leadership team, set goals and identify potential international partners.
Bean said membership in Sister Cities International would provide toolkits, marketing support and contacts with state and federal diplomatic…
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