Youth Town Hall Meeting

For the first time, on Wednesday, Feb. 3, the Montgomery County Council will be holding a Youth Town Hall Meeting in effort to hear concerns and opinions directly from students. This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to hear directly from a wide representation of high school and middle school students from across the County.

The meeting will be held at the Council Office Building, with an informal reception at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting from 7-8 p.m. It will be broadcast live on County Cable Montgomery and rebroadcast at later times.

The students will be free to ask questions and join in discussions on any topic they deem important to them and other residents of the County. Among topics expected to be discussed are:

-Class size and other school issues
-Opportunities for activities and programs outside of school
-Safety concerns inside and outside of school
-Public transportation needs
-Pedestrian safety

The Council Office Building is a three-block walk from the Rockville Metrorail Station, which also is a stop of many significant Ride On bus routes. For those who will be driving to the meeting, we have arranged for free parking in the building's adjacent garage, which can be entered from Fleet Street.

All students who will be attending are kindly asked to RSVP by calling 240-777-7931 or by e-mailing delphine.harriston@montgomerycountymd.gov. They should provide their name, school and their grade.

If you or any students have any questions about this meeting, please call 240 777-7931.