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Laconia resident proposes county government education program for public and schools
Summary
Dr. Floyd (Laconia) proposed a county government overview program for residents and high schools to explain county roles, governance and services and said he will work with county staff to organize it in late September.
Dr. Floyd of Laconia offered the board a public outreach idea during the meetings public-comment period: a county-government education program for residents and potentially a version for each county high school. "What is Belknap County? How does it fit into our New Hampshire government? What does it do? How is it governed? How is it funded?" he asked, listing questions he said the program would address.
Floyd said he would work with county staff (he mentioned he had contacted "Deb") to plan an evening session in late September and suggested the event include informational materials and refreshments. He also noted that Mayor Hosmer was resigning and suggested commissioners consider attending a city-council meeting to acknowledge the mayors service.
Why it matters: The proposal is a civic-engagement idea aimed at increasing public understanding of county government and could influence future county outreach or education efforts. Floyd said he would follow up with staff and expects to have more information for the board at a subsequent meeting.
Discussion vs. decisions: This was a public comment and informational proposal; no formal action or vote resulted.
Ending: Floyd said he will coordinate with county staff and provide updates to the board at a future meeting.
