Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Sister Cities Commission About Staff Liaison Created in 2007, this commission increases the Tina Eggers, City Clerk knowledge, goodwill and understanding of the world Email through people-to-people diplomacy, education, cultural exchanges, economic exchanges and Regular Members humanitarian assistance. 2020 - Madeline Fish 2020 - Robin Kelley Membership 2021 - Nilendu Pal The Sister Cities Commission is comprised of nine 2021 - Charlee Roundhill regular members, with four-year terms; and two 2022 - Ryan Opitz alternates, with two-year terms. All members are 2022 - Heather Stapf appointed by the Mayor and subject to confirmation 2023 - Shari Gehrke by the City Council. Terms expire April 30 of the 2023 - Vacant year listed. For more information, see IMC 2.54 2023 - Stephanie Angula and Rules & Regulations [add link once signed]. Alternate Members 2020 - Vacant 2021 - Vacant

Mission Category Idea Interest Points Projected Cost Timeline Economic Exchange Arts Commission Collaboration (assigned point person) 2 Economic Exchange Engage Chamber of Commerce (display art at businesses) 1 Seek multiple sources of funding and financial management Economic Exchange (grants, as city council for budget line Item) 5 Humanitarian Mayor to Mayor connection 4 Humanitarian Sponsor a school abroad 1 Fundraise for an organization abroad (crafting event showcasing Humanitarian native handicraft) 1 Cultural Exchange Reciprical student exchange (connecting 2 families) 2 Videos (1. Day in the life - both ways - all types of diversity; 2. Youth tutorials & performances to share - give and receive; 3. Cultural Exchange Story telling; 4. Promote Issaquah Art & Culture) 4 People to People Host Live Q&A - share online 1 Community events to connect with local Norwegian and People to…