City Government Month Proclamation Presented To CCPS Board

Hopkinsville Mayor Carter Hendricks attended the Christian County Board of Education meeting Thursday night to proclaim September as City Government Month.

Mayor Hendricks read the proclamation that said civic education in Kentucky schools is important to ensure future generations are engaged and involved in their local community and government.

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He noted that City Government Month is a Civics Awareness Campaign that educates elementary school students about city services by providing teachers lesson plans and other materials. He added the month also calls on city officials to get involved in their local schools and to educate and engage elementary school students in city government.

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Hendricks informed the board they also have some kits and have put together a government presentation for schools in the county.

He then presented the proclamation to Superintendent Mary Ann Gemmill and Board Chair Linda Keller.

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