Legislature Hosts Government Day

May 29, 2026 Contributor
Oswego County’s annual Government Day Program gives seventh-grade students the chance to spend a day with their legislator and gain insight into how local government operates and serves the community. On May 14, students took part in a mock debate, toured county facilities and learned about county programs and services. They also attended and participated in a full Legislature meeting. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County offers the Government Day program in partnership with Oswego County. To mark the occasion, the Legislature’s Human Services Committee presented a proclamation to the agency. Pictured from left are Oswego County Youth Bureau Executive Director Brian Chetney; Frank Bombardo, District 7; Gunnar Weber; Elizabeth Whitehead; Richard Kline, District 12; Joseph Arduini, District 22; Kendal LaMacchia; Committee Chairman Michael Solowy, District 23; Ryan Taylor, District 25; Aiden Kingsley; Rhyan Schneider; Committee Vice Chairwoman Noelle Salmonsen, District 21; and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County Executive Director Paul A. Forestiere II.
OSWEGO COUNTY CELEBRATES GOVERNMENT DAY – Seventh-grade students visited county government buildings and participated in the Oswego County Legislature’s May meeting as part of the Government Day. The event is offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County in partnership with the County. Pictured from left are Joshua Wart; Michael Yerdon, District 1; Grayson Payne; Alexander Combes; Edward Gilson, District 3; Adrianna Woolley; Savannah Boots; and Roy E. Reehil, District 5.
LOCAL STUDENTS SHADOW LEGISLATORS FOR A DAY – Members of the Oswego County Legislature spent a day with seventh-grade students from their districts; teaching them about the workings of local government. Pictured from left are Jacqueline Martino; John J. Martino, District 6; Olivia Addison; Frank Bombardo, District 7; Gunnar Weber; Paul House, District 8; Hannah Huber; Abby Brown; Legislature Chairman James Weatherup, District 9; Landon Munger; and Mary Ellen Chesbro, District 10.
STUDENTS EXPLORE THE ROLE OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT – Oswego County legislators guided seventh-grade students through various government functions during Government Day. Pictured from left are Emerie Dorschel; Richard Kline, District 12; Elizabeth Whitehead; Patrick Twiss, District 13; Collin Baker; Stephen M. Walpole, District 14; Sarah Stevens; Lee Walker, Jr.; and Apollo Avery.
LEGISLATORS HOST STUDENTS FOR DAY OF LEARNING – Seventh-grade students from across the county participated in Government Day with the legislator representing their district. Pictured from left are Christine Novak, District 16; Demetri Martinez; Dorothy Caldwell, District 17; Liam McCarthy; Robert Wilmott, District 18; Anjali Aviles; Marie C. Schadt, District 19; Sebastian Daigle; Anika Diddi; and Paul Connolly, District 20.
STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT PUBLIC SERVICE – Oswego County seventh-grade students participated in this year’s Government Day program to learn about government operations. Pictured from left are Rhyan Schneider; Noelle Salmonsen, District 21; Kendal LaMacchia; Joseph Arduini, District 22; Nicole Williams; Michael Solowy, District 23; Gena Bartlett, District 24; Parker Hicks; Ryan Taylor, District 25; and Aiden Kingsley.

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