Overview
Established by City Council resolution in June 1990, the Ethnic Community Committee serves as a forum for dealing with issues and concerns of the ethnic community in Sterling Heights. The committee has been honoring individuals, businesses, and organizations since 2008. The committee initiates programs to promote the City's rich diversity such as sponsoring the annual Cultural Exchange and the Naturalization Ceremony, participating in the annual Memorial Day Parade, awarding annual Diversity Distinction Awards and producing "Getting to Know Your Neighbors" television programs.
Meetings
- 6 p.m.
- Meets the 1st Thursday of each month
- Administrative Liaison - Community Relations Director
- City Hall
40555 Utica Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Members
View list of current members.
Sister City Partnerships
The Sterling Heights Ethnic Community Committee, with final adoption by the Sterling Heights City Council, has established sister city partnerships with:
- Tetovo, Republic of Macedonia (1982)
- Legazpi City, Philippines (1999)
- Cassino, Italy (2006)
- Sorsogon City, Philippines (2007)
- Sant' Elia Fiumerapido, Italy (2010)
- Shengjin, Albania (2013)
- Jaffna, Sri Lanka (2016)
- Ankawa, Iraq (2024)