本周三，30多名樱桃山高中的三年级学生被邀请到市政厅，在学生政府日期间亲身体验当地政府。
20多年来，这个一年一度的传统给了学生领袖一个机会去探索我们的政府运作方式，与市长、理事会成员会面，同时与乡镇行政人员和专业人士一起制定政策，解决市政当局面临的现实问题。
This year's participants will be tasked with reviewing the Township's "未来路线图” – the municipal sustainability plan adopted in 2016 – and asked to craft policies aimed at encouraging the use of alternative transportation throughout Cherry Hill, as well as increasing awareness of the Roadmap throughout Cherry Hill.
The goal is to engage the students to create usable solutions that can be implemented by the Township moving forward – for example, by identifying ways to encourage residents to walk or bike to the Sustainable Cherry Hill Earth Festival this spring.
Students will work at Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, then return for a mock Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m. where they will present, debate and vote on new policies they’ve developed.
“Student Government Day started as a way to introduce local government to high school students,” said Mayor Chuck Cahn. “It has evolved into an interactive opportunity for students to work with Township staff and professionals, offer valuable insight into community concerns, and discuss topics that reflect real challenges we face within Town Hall. Our hope is that students attain a better understanding of the realities of running local government.”
Members of the public are welcome to attend the evening's mock Council meeting to hear the students' presentations and ask questions.