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Rock County board approves ongoing youth-in-governance program after debate over committee, funding
Summary
The Rock County Board of Supervisors voted to establish an ongoing Youth and Governance Program, approving a one-time $5,000 allocation to support orientation, a trip to Madison and participant materials after supervisors questioned committee placement and costs.
The Rock County Board of Supervisors voted to establish an ongoing Rock County Youth and Governance Program, advancing a resolution that had been pulled from the consent agenda for discussion.
Supporters said the program gives local young people direct exposure to county government; critics questioned the need for a standing committee and the requested $5,000. Max Wilson, a junior at Milton High School participating in the program, told the board, "I would urge you all to support, the resolution to make it a permanent program." The board approved the measure after a motion by Supervisor Sutter, seconded by Supervisor Mawhinney; two supervisors voted no and the…
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