A First? Free Child Care At Brookhaven Council Meetings

BROOKHAVEN, GA -- Ever wanted to attend your local municipality's city council meeting -- but you're a parent so you're kind of busy?

In what is believed to be a first in local government, Brookhaven just launched free child care for city council meeting attendees.

The "Kids Night In" program includes workshops and other fun-filled activities aimed at children ages 5 to 12, the city said.

“The City of Brookhaven should be as open and available as it can be for residents. People who want to engage their government can do so in Brookhaven without worrying about what to do with the children,” Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst said in a statement. “They can bring them here.”

The kid-friendly meetings are a way for the city to attract more involvement from residents. After six months, Brookhaven officials will evaluate the program to decide whether to make it permanent.

"As a single parent who wants to stay informed and engaged with the many exciting things happening in Brookhaven, this initiative by the city is great news,” Brookhaven resident Marian Liou was quoted as saying. “I love this idea and I hope many families with young children take this opportunity to get involved. Date night at city hall, see you there."

The program will be on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, the city said.

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