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Box Elder staff outline plan to pursue sister‑city tie with Hertfordshire village
Summary
A staff presenter described a proposal to pursue a sister-city relationship with a village in Royston, Hertfordshire, citing shared World War II history; the presentation included membership logistics and an estimated annual Sister Cities International fee of $440 for Box Elder.
Erin Fletcher introduced a proposal for Box Elder to pursue a sister-city relationship with a village in Royston (Nut Hampstead / Royston), Hertfordshire, U.K., noting a historical connection through World War II service. "My name is Erin Fletcher," she said, and she summarized the background and benefits of Sister Cities International membership, including cultural, educational and exchange opportunities.
Fletcher said the organization provides templates and step-by-step guidance for creating a memorandum of understanding and that the city would hold a formal signing ceremony with officials from both communities. She noted an annual membership fee based on population; for Box Elder that fee would be $440. Fletcher also showed a short historical video about the village's airfield museum and recent commemorative events.
Council asked questions but did not vote to commit funds or to sign an MOU during the meeting. Fletcher said staff had previously discussed the idea in 2020 and were seeking to reinvigorate the project; if the council wishes to proceed, staff would return with recommended next steps and any formal agreements for council approval.
