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Youth in Governance members introduced to Kenosha County finance committee; students describe interests in finance
Summary
Three Youth in Governance (YIG) members — Ethan, Savannah and Megan — introduced themselves to the Finance and Administrative Committee and described what they hope to learn from participating on the committee.
Kenosha County’s Finance and Administrative Committee heard introductions from three Youth in Governance (YIG) members and asked them about what they hope to learn from committee participation.
Supervisor Gierston invited the students to state their names, schools and districts. Ethan, a student at Lakeview, said he is interested in learning how government departments are run, how appointments are made and how the budgeting process works. Savannah (Lakeview) said she is interested in finance and hopes the committee experience will inform a future college major or career in finance. Megan (a student at Social Central) said she hopes to learn how county finances apply to real-world government operations.
Committee members encouraged the students to prepare for meetings and attend budget hearings: Chair Jeff Gantz and other supervisors said the finance committee’s budget review in late October is a key time to observe departmental presentations and recommended the students attend where possible. Supervisors also told the youth that their participation and questions are welcome.
Committee members introduced themselves and staff gave brief descriptions of roles to orient the YIG members.
