Thread: Mayor Schmitt Heads to Mexico

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Green Bay
Mayor Schmitt Heads to Mexico

July 9, 2006, 04:49 PM

Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is visiting the city's sister city in Mexico.

The mayor, along with other city and community leaders left Sunday morning from Austin Straubel Airport headed to Irapuato, Mexico.

The city is located in the southeastern part of the country.

It's estimated the 65% of Green Bay's hispanic population is from there.

Mayor Schmitt said "It's something that we can learn more about a segment of our population and also show our hospitality and look they show theirs by getting together and enjoying each others company."

During the four-day trip, the mayor will spend time at schools and meet with the parks department.

Green Bay's police chief is also on the trip, he and the mayor will share ideas about crime prevention and quality of life issues.

And who is paying for this groups' vacation????

Reading this, as a citizen of southern California, is unbelievable. I suggest he takes his trip to this state, particularly Los Angeles or Santa Ana so he can see what the future may bring to his community.