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Henderson council approves Sister City relationship with Kigali despite objections
Summary
The Henderson City Council voted 6–2 to establish a Sister City relationship with Kigali, Rwanda, after Mayor Melissa Elliott said the partnership would not cost the city; two councilmembers voted no and some residents urged that public funds not be used for the effort.
The Henderson City Council voted 6–2 on April 14 to establish a Sister City relationship with Kigali, Rwanda, a move Mayor Melissa Elliott described as an opportunity for cultural exchange that would not require city expenditures.
Councilmembers Michael Venable, Garry D. Daeke, Ola Thorpe-Cooper, Tami Walker, Geraldine Champion and Sara M. Coffey…
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