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More than 100 students attend Oakland County Board’s Youth in Government Day
Summary
More than 100 students from eight area high schools attended Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ Youth in Government Day on Feb. 6, meeting elected officials and participating in a mock debate and Q&A to learn about county operations.
More than 100 students from eight high schools took part in Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ Youth in Government Day on Feb. 6, getting an inside look at county operations and the work of elected officials.
The one-day program included question-and-answer sessions with elected officials and a mock debate organized to help students practice weighing opposing viewpoints and public-policy arguments. The Board described the event as part of its outreach to engage young residents in local government processes.
Organizers said the program aimed to demystify county services and encourage civic participation among high-school students. No votes or formal board actions were part of this announcement.
