— People angry about plans to embrace Engles, Russia, as a sister city protested the effort Monday, saying the community is communist.

Despite opposition from about 15 people, Edmond City Council members unanimously approved a joint proclamation between Edmond and Engles for the development of a sister city relationship.

Thirteen community agencies and institutions have been working for four years to have Edmond become a sister city for a cultural and educational exchange. Representatives from Engels will make their third visit to Edmond next week.

The opponents, known as Govern Edmond Locally, said they want to restore constitutional governance at the local level.