MONTICELLO- A group of teens from the Sullivan West School District recently visited the Sullivan County Government Center in Monticello to learn more about municipal government.
“We were happy to facilitate a field trip so that local teens could better understand the important tasks Sullivan County government undertakes every day – and the important role they can play in accomplishing those tasks,” explained Youth Services Manager Kristen Kitson, who oversees the Sullivan County Youth Bureau. “They came to ask questions and engage with leaders, something we want to offer to all our school districts and their high school students.”
The day kicked off with Legislature meetings, where teens learned in real time how resolutions are discussed and passed in committee. That was followed by insights from Legislature Vice Chair Mike Brooks, County Treasurer Nancy Buck, Deputy County Attorney Tom Cawley, Commissioner of Jurors Deanna Armbrust-Cruz, and Information Technology Services Director of Application Development and Support Andrew McCabe.
“I was very impressed with how attentive these high-schoolers were,” noted Buck. “They seemed truly interested in what we had to say and how they can be a part of County government. I welcome future visits like these, especially since some of these young people may one day be working in and running local government.”
