Municipal Government Field Trip

F1 recently took a field trip to downtown Seattle to learn more about the three branches of government at the municipal level and how they operate.  Students came ready with thoughtful questions and were (for the most part!) on their best behavior.  We met Mayor Mike McGinn, City Councilmember Mike O'Brien, and Presiding Judge C. Kimi Kondo, and students had the opportunity to ask questions of all three.  We also had a chance to visit the City Marshals' office, go into the holding cells, and get handcuffed!  I received an email from a representative of City Hall yesterday that read, in part: "I also wanted to let you know that your students ... are the best informed student group I've met while working at the Mayor's Office."  Well done, F1!! 

It was a wonderful opportunity that would not have been possible without our amazing chaperones: Mr. Barnes, Mr. Patawaran, Ms. Dang, Mr. Porcaro, Ms. Junie, and Ms. Rocio.  Thank you so much for volunteering your time and energy!

On the bus:

In Mayor Mike McGinn's office at City Hall:

In City Councilmember Mike O'Brien's office at City Hall:

At Seattle Municipal Court, in Judges' Chambers and the Marshall's Office:

 

 

 

 

 

On a tour of City Hall: