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Resident urges 'meet the candidates' program to boost student civic awareness
Summary
During open forum, resident Mr. Knapp urged the board to revive a 'meet the candidates' program so students can interact with town supervisor candidates and learn about local government; he cited the town's prior 'town of excellence' recognition.
During the second open forum, resident Mr. Knapp addressed the board to recommend reinstating a 'meet the candidates' program for town supervisors so students can engage directly with local candidates and learn how town government works.
Mr. Knapp said children benefited when candidates visited schools, describing a past practice in which candidates for town board would meet students. He cited the town's recognition as a "town of excellence," noting that only a small number of towns in the state received that designation and argued students should learn why the town earned it. Mr. Knapp said, "It would be nice if she became a little bit more aware of what's going on in the town other than the fact that the town provides them with a place to play some basketball." The board thanked him for his comment and made no formal response or action during the meeting.
The remark was spoken during public comment and did not prompt formal board action in the meeting record.
