Students Explore City of Peterborough Services During Local Government Week

Students get to celebrate Local Government Week until Oct. 24, highlighting the important role of local government and the services residents rely on every day. 

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Recognized annually across Ontario in collaboration with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, Local Government Week helps build understanding of how municipalities operate. 

The week also recognizes municipal employees' work and promotes awareness of the wide range of careers available in local government. 

As part of Local Government Week, local students will get a behind-the-scenes look at municipal operations and learn about City services and the work involved in delivering them to the community through tours and site visits organized in collaboration with school boards. 

“One of the best ways to understand local government is to see the work happening firsthand,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “Whether students are learning about the equipment that keeps our City operating, exploring aviation, discovering local history or seeing what goes into running a major community facility, these experiences show just how many different skills and careers contribute to serving our community.” 

Local Government Week provides an opportunity to learn more about the people, services and facilities that support the community. 

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