Over 150 students participated in a mock city council session at City Hall, led by Councilmember Jimmy Peluso. The event aimed to introduce young people to the workings of local government and encourage civic engagement. Students debated real-world issues, gained insight into the legislative process, and interacted with elected officials.
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“City Hall is meant to be for everyone,” he said. “To be able to open it up on a Saturday and make sure that young people—who maybe haven’t lived here for more than 50, 60, or 70 years, but whose families probably have—get to come in and see what a real city council meeting looks like, with their tax dollars at work, is important.”
Peluso noted that Brooks Dame, his Executive Council Assistant was integral in organizing and running this session.
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