An idea created by Shawn McClondon and supported by residents from Solana Beach 4 Equality, Encinitas 4 Equality and Del Mar, pushing for greater diversity and racial equity in San Diego County and beyond. “The Sister City Program” was born to partner affluent communities with under-served communities in San Diego County for the following purposes: -Provide opportunities for city officials and citizens to experience and explore other cultures through long-term community partnerships. -Create an atmosphere in which economic and community development can be implemented and strengthened. -Stimulate environments through which communities will creatively learn, work, and solve problems together through reciprocal cultural, educational, municipal, business, professional and technical exchanges and projects. -Collaborate with organizations in communities that share similar goals.