Syracuse and Boise Join Hands as "Sister Cities"
Published on August 14, 2024
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and Boise Mayor Lauren McLean signed a joint proclamation today declaring Syracuse and Boise to be “sister cities.” The mayors said their cities will work together to maximize the benefits of federal, state and private sector investments in the semiconductor industry occurring in their communities.
Under the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act, Syracuse and Boise are positioned to be leaders in the global semiconductor industry. Micron, which is headquartered in Boise, will build its research and development center in Idaho capital city. Micron, which is headquartered in Boise, will build its research and development center in in the Idaho capital city. The company selected Syracuse as the site of its new “megafab” chip fabrication complex. The goal of the sister city relationship is to establish a platform for collaboration on economic development initiatives, sustainable development practices, educational exchanges, and cultural understanding.
“Becoming sister cities is the next step in collaboration between Syracuse and Boise that began more than a year ago,” said Mayor Walsh. “Mayor McLean and I have seen firsthand the opportunities for our cities to share best practices and ensure we maximize the benefits of the CHIPS and Science Act investments for all of our residents. I’m looking forward to what this new relationship creates for Syracuse and Boise.”
“We can learn from each other, advocate together and make sure that we do all that we can to support the needs of our residents and fully implement the CHIPS and Science Act right here at home in Boise,” said Mayor McLean. “That’s why I’m excited about this relationship with Syracuse, because you’re doing it, too.”
The proclamation states, Syracuse and Boise “are forward-looking municipalities committed to economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, and a high quality of life for their residents” and that both cities “prioritize investments in a highly skilled, diverse workforce as well as community investments in economic inclusion that will provide new opportunities for workers and businesses, especially those from socially and economically underrepresented communities.”
The full proclamation is available here(DOCX, 69KB).
The proclamation signing ceremony can be viewed here.