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Sister Cities Commission
Meetings
- 5:00 p.m.
- 3rd Thursday of the month
- Public Safety Building Conference Room
300 Spruce St.
Morgantown, WV 26505- Currently virtual due to COVID-19.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Members
| Name | Term Expiration |
|---|---|
| George Lies, Chair | May 31, 2022 |
| Helene Friedberg | May 31, 2022 |
| Elizabeth Finklea | May 31, 2022 |
| VACANT | May 31, 2023 |
| Bryan Phillips | May 31, 2023 |
| VACANT | May 31, 2024 |
| VACANT |
May 31, 2024 |
| VACANT | May 31, 2024 |
| Ixya Vega, City Council Rep. | June 30, 2023 |
| Lola Contreras, Ex-Officio Member | Indefinite |
| Katherine Wilson, Ex-Officio Member | Indefinite |
About the Commission
Morgantown's Sister Cities Commission (MSSC) is part of a much larger network that falls under the auspices of Sister Cities International. It involves more than 2,500 communities in 126 countries of the world.
Mission
The mission of the Sister Cities program, and the MSSC, is to "promote peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation - one individual, one community at a time."
About the Program
The City of Morgantown and the MSSC strive to develop relationships with places and then extend hospitality to visitors through programs that encourage the entire community to become involved in citizen diplomacy and help Morgantown develop as a global community. The program strives to promote friendship, goodwill, and cooperation through cultural exchanges between different places.