Moose Classroom Visits City Hall

 

Moose Class students get a tour of
the old jail at Grand Marais City Hall!

Mayor Hakes hosted teacher Carrie Otis and (3) students from the Moose Classroom of Great Expectations School.  These students have been studying Federal and State government and wanted to learn more about local government, both at the City and County levels.

Hakes, supported by City Administrator Mike Roth and Finance Director Kim Dunsmoor, led the students through an overview of the services provided by local government, where the funding comes from, and how decisions are made.  The students asked thoughtful questions.

At the end of the visit, Hakes gave the students a tour of City Hall, including the old jail and firehall.  The students also toured the City's main office where they met Public Utilities Commission Administrator Jan Smith who gave each of the students a pocket sized PUC flashlight.

Hakes and Roth expressed their appreciation to the Moose Classroom students and teacher for their interest in local government and encouraged them to attend a City Council or County Board meeting to see local government in action.