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Former mayor reports on Ghana sister‑city visit; council directs staff to form welcoming committee
Summary
Former Mayor Will Urschel summarized a recent delegation trip to Ghana, described cultural exchanges including a ceremonial stool gift, and recommended a city committee to host return visits. Council voted to direct staff to develop a welcoming/sister‑city committee.
Will Urschel, former mayor of Xenia, told the City Council on Jan. 8 that a brief delegation signed sister‑city documents with the Abura‑Cebu district in Ghana and received ceremonial gifts during a silver jubilee celebration.
Urschel said the delegation met with the district chief executive and a paramount chief and learned the trip deepened understanding of…
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