Visitations

Since the establishing a formal Sister City relationship between Santa Barbara and Kotor, mayors from both cities have been instrumental in the success of the exchanges and programs between the two cities.  It is through their leadership that the goal of Sister City International has been fulfilled. “Promoting peace through, respect, understanding and cooperation – one individual, one community at a time.”

Prior Exchanges

The Mayor of Kotor

The Mayor of Kotor

Congratulations to Mayor Vladimir Jokić who was elected to a second term as Mayor of Kotor in February 2022. Mayor Jokić who was born Kotor is a graduate of the Faculty of Law, University of Belgrade. Mr. Jokić enjoyed success in the legal field as well in business before entering politics. During his first term as Mayor he was instrumental in implementing Culinary and Water Polo Exchanges benefiting youth from Santa Barbara and Kotor. We look forward to working with Mayor Jokić to build on these successful exchanges during his second term.

August 2016  Santa Barbara’s Mayor Helene Schneider and delegation visit Kotor.

August 2016  Santa Barbara’s Mayor Helene Schneider and delegation visit Kotor.

August 2016 Santa Barbara’s Mayor Helene Schneider and delegation visit Kotor.

(left to right): Goran Milić – founder of the Goran Milić Culinary Academy, Boro Kašćelan – Director of the Resource Center, Deanne Scott – Santa Barbara delegation member, Mayor Helene Schneider, Mayor Alexsandar Stjepčević, and delegation members Barbara Neary, Denise Lilly and George Lilly.