Youth in Government Program

Have you ever wanted to improve something locally? Maybe you see the need for sidewalks, a dog park, or more visible signs to find businesses. Perhaps you want to help the homeless or just make a difference. To make change, it’s helpful to understand how your local government works. This program was created to give local students the opportunity to develop mature citizenship and learn how decisions are made at the town/city government level. 

The Town of Haymarket hosted its first ever Youth in Government Program for local middle students in the fall of 2023.  The Town of Haymarket and Town Council hosted this program with the intent to provide our local youth an opportunity to voice their opinion and share a role in the decision-making on issues that arise in their community. We enjoyed working with local students and hearing their valuable feedback. Stay tuned as we hope to offer another program like this in the future!

 Click Here to read an article about it in the Potomac Local News. 

For questions or comments please email aelswick@townofhaymarket.org or call 703-753-2600 ext. 203