Citizens' Legislative Seminar Set For October

Note: The following is an announcement from the office of State Senator Katherine Clark:

Senator Katherine Clark announced that the 67th Citizens' Legislative Seminar (CLS) will be held this fall on Tuesday, October 18th and Wednesday, October 19th from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“This is a great opportunity to learn firsthand about the legislative process in the Commonwealth,” said Senator Clark. “This workshop allows participants to gain experience in state government while having access to senators and staff working directly on legislation.”

CLS is a citizen workshop that aims to better educate the public on the Commonwealth’s legislative process. Established in 1976 through a collaborative effort of the Massachusetts Senate and the University of Massachusetts, this two-day workshop features presentations by Senators and staff on aspects of the day-to-day experience of legislators in the Commonwealth. Topics will include the history and process of the Legislature, the parliamentary role of the Clerk of the Senate and the future of the Legislature.

The CLS culminates with a simulated legislative hearing and Senate session where participants are invited to use what they have learned and participate as “Senators” in the Senate Chamber in order to have a first-hand experience of the legislative process. 

All residents in Lynnfield, Malden, Melrose, Stoneham, Reading and Wakefield are invited to contact Jessica Leitz at 617-722-1206 by Friday, September 9th in order to be nominated by Senator Clark. Participation is on a first come, first serve basis.