Sister Cities Commission

Sister Cities Commission Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2026 4:30pm – 6:00pm CitySpace, Small Conference Room 100 Fifth Street NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Call to Order I. Approval of Minutes – June 2 & July 7 II. Chair’s Report – Edward Herring  Annual Retreat III. City Reports a. Huehuetenango, Guatemala – Kristen Petros de Guex b. Besancon, France – Elizabeth Smiley c. Poggio a Caiano, Italy – Stella Mattioli d. Winneba, Ghana – Kimberly Hayes IV. Committee Reports  Grants – Kimberly Hayes  Education – Alicen Brown  Programs/Social Media & Community Outreach – V. Adjournment The Annual Retreat of the Charlottesville Sister Cities Commission will take place on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The location will be announced at a later date. Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in the public meeting may call (434) 987-1267 or submit a request via email to ada@charlottesville.gov. The City of Charlottesville requests that you provide 48 hours’ notice so that proper arrangements may be made.