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[COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR] ORDINANCE NO. 260247
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Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
Expressing support for exploring a Sister City relationship between Kansas City and Accra, Ghana; recommending the Sister Cities Association of Kansas City to work with the Ghanaians in Greater Kansas City to develop a formal proposal consistent with Section 2-12 of the Code of Ordinances; and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Mayor of Accra contingent upon the Mayor of Accra's consent to enter into a Sister City relationship with Kansas City after successful completion of the proposal process.
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WHEREAS, Kansas City is a globally connected city with a strong tradition of international partnerships that strengthen economic growth, cultural exchange, and community development; and
WHEREAS, Accra, Ghana is a major economic, cultural, and innovation hub in West Africa, serving as Ghana's capital city and a gateway for international commerce, technology, education, and tourism; and
WHEREAS, Kansas City and Accra share key similarities as regional economic anchors, centers for entrepreneurship, vibrant arts and music communities, and diverse populations that contribute to each city's cultural identity and global outlook; and
WHEREAS, both cities are investing in workforce development, technology, infrastructure, and small business growth as part of their long-term strategies for economic competitiveness; and
WHEREAS, a Sister City relationship between Kansas City and Accra will create new pathways for trade, business development, educational partnerships, cultural exchange, tourism, and innovation that benefit residents and businesses in both cities; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of Accra, has formally expressed interest in entering into a Sister City partnership with Kansas City and in building a strong, collaborative relationship between the two ...
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