Henrico students take over county board room for Student Government Day
Sixty-five high school students from across Henrico County took over the county board room Wednesday for Student Government Day, a 67-year tradition that gives students a firsthand look at local government.
The mock Board of Supervisors meeting was the culmination of a yearlong shadowing experience in which students from the school division's nine high schools were paired with different county government departments. The session centered on the Richmond water crisis, with students presenting perspectives on how to address it.
Victoria Davis, a community engagement coordinator with the Community Henrico Outreach and Engagement Agency, said the program is designed to connect young people with the realities of public service.
Throughout the year, students toured county facilities including Jail West, an IT data center and the water treatment plant — a stop added specifically because of the water crisis focus.
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