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2017 marks the 11th year of the City of Torrance Students and Government Day program. This program is geared toward 8th graders who attend public and private schools in the city of Torrance.
Students and Government Day hopes to help students gain an understanding of local government and how it works to develop more informed and involved citizens and voters. It also exposes students to a possible career in public service.
To participate, 8th grade students were to write or neatly type a 100-150 word essay on the topic, "
Volunteers are critical partners and participants in societies throughout the world. Think of the foundation of the American political system and the ways in which citizens participate in it. Develop a volunteer program for 8th graders that promotes the betterment of the Torrance Community. Provide details of your program including a way to carry it out successfully."
Among those who submitted essays, 21 students were invited to participate in a variety of activities, including job shadowing elected officials or city management staff for the afternoon and opening an actual City Council meeting. While this program is geared for 8th graders, the City encourages all students to continue learning about local government and how they can help serve the community.
The 2017 Students and Government participants were:
| Ann Kamel |
Mayor |
| Hannah Hueth |
Council member |
| Mat McComas |
Council member |
| Hannah Brooks |
Council member |
| Donovan McAlister |
Council member |
| Bianca Contreras |
Council member |
| Anna Bernstein |
Council member |
| Mickie Curtice |
City Clerk |
| Danielle Cudal |
City Treasurer |
| Julian Tejano |
City Manager |
| Savannah Wilson |
Assistant City Manager |
| Shua Cho |
City Attorney |
| Jack Conchas |
CIT Director |
| Keegan LaBrecque |
Community Development Director |
| Evan McShane |
Community Services Director |
| Anthony Gadioma-Vasquez |
Finance Director |
| Marissa Cueva |
Fire Chief |
| Brent Jasso |
General Services Director |
| Thomas Rossenblum |
Police Chief |
| Tristan Minter |
Public Works Director |
| Erin Jung |
Transit Director |