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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 1, 2018
Miami Beach to Welcome Delegation from Fujisawa, Japan
— Inviting the Urban Island’s Oldest Sister City to Learn About its
Key Initiatives —
WHO/WHAT: For more than half a century, Fujisawa, Japan has been a prominent
sister city of the City of Miami Beach. Beginning today, a delegation from
the fellow coastal community will tour Miami Beach for a three-day visit
to learn about the City’s innovative resiliency program, vast array of elder
welfare programs and internationally-renowned cultural landscape.
Join Mayor Dan Gelber and the Miami Beach City Commission for a
rewarding day for both cities as staff and elected officials invite the Asian
delegation for a firsthand look at Miami Beach’s current policies and
pursuits.
“We have had an incredible partnership with Fujisawa since 1959, and I
am proud to say our friendship remains just as strong today,” said Mayor
Dan Gelber.
The day will begin with presentations from municipal staff in the realms
of resiliency and housing. Led by Environment and Sustainability
Director Elizabeth Wheaton, the group will then tour the Miami Beach
Convention Center pump station located at 21 Street and Washington
Avenue. A Q&A session will follow as part of the pump station tour.
Delegation members include Deputy Mayor Mr. Hideki Ono, City Council
Chairman Mr. Kenichiro Matsushita, International Friendship Committee
and Chamber of Commerce Chairman Mr. Takayuki Masuda, Secretariat
Mr. Nobuyoshi Murofushi, Coordinator Ms. Shoko Yokota and Interpreter
Ms. Natsumi Yamaguchi.
The City of Miami Beach Sister Cities International Committee aims to
engage sister cities abroad in partnerships and exchanges that promote
trade, economic development, cultural awareness and educational
opportunities.
WHEN: Thursday, November 1 at 11:15 a.m.
WHERE: Miami Beach Convention Center
Pump station at 21 Street and Washington Avenue
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