Terrell Patterson of Waterbury was elected Governor for 2016 with Bob Godfrey
March 24, 2015
Students spent the weekend participating in the annual YMCA Youth in Government legislative experience. They wrote bills, met in committees and elected constitutional officers.
Terrell Patterson of Waterbury was elected Governor for 2016 with Bob Godfrey
Youth in Government is an experience in the State of Connecticut's legislative, legal and journalistic process. The process of developing ideas into legislation by writing bills, caucusing, meeting in committees, debating bills, lobbying, reporting on the process, voting on referendums and electing officers are all part of the total program. Students elect a Youth Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Speaker of the House and Secretary of State. Through this program, high school students actually experience the State Legislative process.
Youth in Government is led by Bill McNamara.
The Danbury Delegation of students with Bill McNamara (L) and Bob Godfrey (R).
YMCA Youth In Government debating a bill in the House Chamber
Bob Godfrey is the State Representative for the 110th Assembly District from Danbury. He currently serves as Deputy Speaker and is a member of the Judiciary, Government Administration & Elections, and Legislative Management committees.