“County Government Day” At “YouthFest” On Sunday

Explore county government on Sunday at “YouthFest/County Government Day” at the SUNY Rockland Community College Fieldhouse from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The daylong youth-oriented event features interactive, demonstrations, exhibitions, shows, special giveaways and informative displays. Admission is free to the 15^th annual YouthFest.  

“YouthFest/Government Day provides Rockland County families, particularly our hardworking taxpayers, who may not be quite sure what county government does, with an opportunity to get information about the many important services the county provides,” said County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef. “I encourage visitors to enjoy the multitude of YouthFest activities, and urge those in attendance to take a few moments to visit any of the two dozen booths that will be showcasing county services.”

The more than 20 county department booths will be “family-friendly” to help youngsters understand some of the county’s essential services. For example, the highway department will have a salt and plow truck on display and children can participate in a mock election at the Board of Elections booth, while parents
register to vote.   

A 35-foot hybrid electric TOR bus operated by the department of transportation will be on display for learning about green technology.  Navigate the county’s new website at the county executive’s booth. View a close-up of the approved design for the new Tappan Zee Bridge and get more information about the project and its impact from representatives of the New York State Thruway Authority and design-build team, Tappan Zee Constructors.

The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently cited Rockland County Government Day as a valuable community outreach initiative.

“Counties matter because our services touch the lives of virtually every American,” said Chris Rodgers, president of the National Association of Counties. “If you vote, drive to work, take the bus, get a flu shot, go to the hospital, eat at a restaurant, buy a house, play in the park, or call 911, chances are that you are interacting with your county government."