Attention High School Students!
Introducing a new program, Lessons in Local Government, that aims to provide you with the opportunity to learn more about the roles of officials in local government and how to be active in the local government process.
These opportunities are ideal for students studying government, those involved in their school’s student government, or those interested in government, politics or law.
From February to April, students can attend an official Town Council Meeting to see the process in action, attend a Civics Seminar session to learn more about Parker’s government and the services offered, or request a Parker elected official visit their classroom. All three options allow you to interact directly with elected and Town officials to ask questions and, in some cases, help you satisfy your AP U.S. Government and Politics class requirement.
To learn more and sign up, please visit ParkerCO.gov/Lessons.
Town Council Shadowing Session
This shadowing session gives you the chance to see the Mayor and Town Council members perform their official duties at a Town Council meeting. Here you will see resolutions and ordinances brought to them for official action (voting) on various projects and initiatives in the Town. The meeting typically last 2 to 2 ½ hours. Following you will meet the officials to interview/ask questions and discuss topics that are important to you. Please prepare and submit three questions to ask the Mayor and/or Town Councilmember during the Q & A time after the meeting (these questions can change if different questions arise during the meeting or conversation).
Time Commitment: 3 hours
Location: Parker Town Hall – 20120 Mainstreet
Dates:
- Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 at 6:45 p.m.
- Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:45 p.m.
- Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:45 p.m.
- Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:45 p.m.
Parker Civic Seminar
This seminar will provide you with a chance to meet and interview Town Management and the Mayor and Town Council to learn more about Parker’s government. You will learn about the form of government, the roles of officials, and the services provided to residents. Some of these facts will surprise you! You will be able to interview/ask questions and discuss topics that are important to you. After, you will shadow the officials during a study session meeting where the Mayor and Town Council study issues, gather and analyze information, and clarify problems. Please prepare and submit three questions to ask Town Management and/or the Mayor and Town Councilmembers during the Q & A time (these questions can change if different questions arise during the meeting or conversation)..
Time Commitment: 3 hours
Location: Parker Town Hall – 20120 Mainstreet
Dates:
- Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
