Getting Involved
The County of Santa Clara CA USA/Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy Sister County Commission currently has available seats for those interested in supporting its mission and goals.
Meetings are held at the County Government Center, 70 W. Hedding St. San Jose, CA, 95110, at the Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium, from 7:00 to 8:45 p.m., on the first Thursday of each month.
The purpose of the Commission is to promote mutually beneficial relationships between Florence, Italy and our county, in the areas of arts and culture, education and technology and sustainability. Residents of Santa Clara County with a passion for strengthening the relationships in these areas between the County of Santa Clara and Florence, Italy, are welcome to apply.
Those interested are invited to:
- Visit www.sccgov.org/florence
- Attend a Commission meeting
Attend an Event – Information on upcoming events
Join the Mailing List – Receive news and upcoming events information about the County of Santa Clara/Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy Sister County Commission. Email to: [email protected]
Become a Commissioner – If you are interested in serving as a commissioner, view information on current vacancies. Apply to the County of Santa Board of Supervisors to seek appointment by the Supervisor in whose district you reside. Once you fill out the application, please mail it to the address indicated in the application form.
Make a Donation – Your tax-deductible contribution will support the programs of the County of Santa Clara/ Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy Sister County Commission. The County of Santa Clara encourages the creation of Sister County affiliations to promote relationships that enhance the region's international profile; encourage mutual understanding; and foster cultural, educational, technological and business exchanges between people of Santa Clara County and the people of our Sister communities.
If donating by check, donations should be written to County of Santa Clara. Please include "Florence Sister County Commission" in the Memo portion.
Mail Donations to:
County of Santa Clara
Florence, Italy Sister County Commission
Office of the County Executive
Attn: Office of Communications and Public Affairs
70 W. Hedding St., 11th Floor
San Jose, CA 95110
For further information about the Commission, please email [email protected] or call 408-299-5115.
* The Province of Florence has been replaced by the Metropolitan City of Florence. The County and Commission are communicating with key representatives to strengthen the relationship with the new organization.