The city of Aurora and Mayor John Laesch are set to host on Monday a delegation from Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico that includes Morelia Mayor Alfonso Martinez Alcazar.
Aurora city officials said in a news release Friday that the meeting set for 4 p.m. is planned to strengthen cultural ties, open lines of communication and spark discussions on how to build a stronger relationship between Aurora and Morelia.
Leaders of both cities are expected to promote future collaboration and support a shared vision of greater connection, according to the city news release.
The meeting will be an opportunity for Aurora to “expand its international footprint, participate in a valuable exchange of ideas, and increase the opportunity for collaboration between Morelia and Aurora in the future,” Laesch said in the news release.
Morelia is the Mexican state of Michoacen’s capital and most populous city, with over 740,000 residents according to Mexico’s 2020 census, Aurora’s news release said.
Plus, Morelia is also known for being a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its well-preserved historical buildings and layout of its historic center, Aurora officials said in the news release.
The meeting, which was planned in partnership with El Club Morelia de Illinois, is set to take place at Aurora City Hall at 44 E. Downer Place. The event will be open to the public, and Aurora officials are encouraging residents who have ties to Michoacan to attend.
