The Crisis of the Duncanville–Monasterolo Sister City Mission: Transparency, Accountability, and the Public Trust


DUNCANVILLE, TX, October 23, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ --

Italian PDF: https://bit.ly/4ocaOds
English PDF: https://bit.ly/47v6Wx4

Today, October 23, 2025, the last day of the October 14–24 Sister-City visit from Monasterolo to Duncanville before the delegation's return to Italy, the Italian group visited Duncanville High School.

I prepared a one-page letter (https://bit.ly/47mgTws) addressed to the students, informing them that teenagers in Monasterolo—youths of their same age—have unfortunately imitated deceitful and truth-suppressing models set by adults and public officials.

These officials have carried out a hostile campaign against me, including insults, aggressions, death threats, property damage (vandalism), and defamation. I have been exiled for twelve years from the home where I spent my childhood, all this, simply for demanding transparency in public office.

At 8:00 a.m., at the Duncanville High School reception, I provided a copy of the letter and asked that it be given to Principal Dr. Danny Colbert for his review.

I also requested a short meeting to explain that I am the founder (1997) of the Duncanville–Monasterolo Sister City program and to ask if I might address the students during the Italian delegation's visit.

Both requests were denied, and despite my role as founder, I was not allowed to enter the school with the delegation because my name was not on the list prepared by the City of Duncanville. The Mayor of Duncanville, who was present, took no action.

While waiting at the school entrance, I saw the Italian delegation enter, including Mayor Giorgio Alberione (Monasterolo) and Mayor Greg Contreras (Duncanville). I greeted them, but they did not stop to talk.

I complied fully with all instructions, then went to the Central Office of the Duncanville Independent School District (710 S. Cedar Ridge), where I spoke with two supervisors and left copies of my letter and supporting materials.

These documents demonstrate how my original Sister City program—inspired by President Eisenhower's vision for Sister Cities International—was designed to promote peace through dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.

For ten years, my implementation of the Sister City program was completely transparent and open to the public.

Participants were hosted for free by families in Texas (and, in turn, Italian families during visits to Italy). Each participant covered their personal food, transportation, and one hotel night during short trips to Houston or Austin/San Antonio.

See examples of the detailed programs from 1999 and 2003 at https://bit.ly/3JtaLKZ, and the local newspaper publications listing the full programs, host families, and Italian delegation members with their interviews at https://bit.ly/47oecdY.

The Transformation of a Transparent Cultural Exchange into a Secretive, Paid Trip

In stark contrast to that model, the current Sister City program—although funded with taxpayer ($10,000 https://bit.ly/46WlAhJ) and donor ($25,000 https://bit.ly/4q6rTqt) money—has become secretive.

Citizens are not informed of the schedule, and those wishing to join the delegation reportedly must pay up to $10,000.

Even more troubling is that teenagers in Monasterolo have begun copying the mobbing, bullying, and harassing behavior of the current administration. I was assaulted on Easter Eve in Monasterolo. This must stop. Addressing such behavior requires the attention of government, schools, religious institutions, law enforcement, and education authorities.

Efforts for Transparency Ignored

Over the past two months, I have done everything possible to raise these concerns:

• September 1-12: I called Duncanville's Mayor requesting an appointment.

• September 18-24: While in Italy, I asked Monasterolo's Mayor to discuss the issue with the 23 trip participants; he refused to organize a meeting or provide their names, saying only that I would meet them in Duncanville.

• I met the Italian Delegation at Dallas Airport and later both mayors at Duncanville City Hall, where I delivered this letter (https://bit.ly/4qpizOp).

• I repeatedly requested the 10-day program from Duncanville's City Secretary, City employees, the Library, Senior Center, and Chamber of Commerce (which was publicly raising $25,000 for the event).

• I asked again during the Proclamation Ceremony at City Hall (October 17).

• On October 19, I attended the International Sunday ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church of Duncanville upon invitation from the Pastor. I was told an event with the Italians would occur there, but it did not. I delivered a second four-page letter (https://bit.ly/4744gG8), published by over 300 News Outlets (see all links here https://bit.ly/3Wgojwb) to the congregation and thank the Church members for sharing their lunch with me.

• On October 21, I again distributed that letter at the Duncanville City Council meeting, renewing my request—during the citizen input session—to disclose the full program of the visit. No action was taken.

By chance, I learned of the delegation's visit to Duncanville High School and prepared a letter for that occasion (https://bit.ly/47mgTws), but even this was refused for distribution.

My only remaining option is to issue this press release and hope it reaches at least some delegation members.

Appeal to the Press

I encourage local newspapers to investigate and publish this information to protect citizens and donors from being misled. I have contacted The Dallas Morning News, Rambler, MetroNews, and Garland Journal, all of which I have previously informed about the ongoing crisis in the Duncanville–Monasterolo Sister City Mission.

Message to Duncanville Students

In my letter to the students, I asked them to reflect on the following:

• How would you respond to teenagers in Italy who committed aggressions and vandalism (destroying flower beds, making loud noise after midnight, and attacking me on Easter night)?

• What role should adults in your community — government, schools, churches, law enforcement, and education authorities — play in changing this culture, avoiding mobbing and bullying, and setting a positive example for young people?

I encouraged them to share and discuss their thoughts with their parents, teachers, or spiritual guides — and, if they wish, I am willing to share their reflections with others who believe in the Sister City mission of peace through dialogue.

Dialogue, Not Mobbing

We must protect every citizen's right to speak, analyze facts, and express opinions without fear of retaliation — and to discuss disagreements civilly and respectfully.

More information: https://bit.ly/4h7Gkqd

It is my sincere hope that the current refusal of dialogue by government, schools, religious institutions, and law-enforcement on both sides will end — and that we may collaborate constructively to address important issues, including the €5 million donation made 14 years ago in Monasterolo for a kindergarten that has yet to see a single brick laid.

Concealing information, denying public access to documents, exploiting public prestige for private fundraising, tolerating hostility and violence—represent the antithesis of the values Sister-City.

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