State Senator Joan Hartley

Six youth from Waterbury Youth Service System met with other youth from Youth Service Buereaus (YSBs) around the state to attended YSB Day at the Capitol. They listened to Senator Toni Harp speak about the budget process and afterwards the youth took part in a mock budget exercise which mirrored the budget cutting process. They also had the opportunity to meet with Senator Joan Hartley. Now they will use their experience from the Day at the Capitol to contact the governor to ask her to support the YSB’s budget. Pictured in photo with Senator Hartley are Antwana Daniels, Minorka Cintron, Luis Serrano, Jose Negron, David Boodoo and Shakaya Douglas. (April 22, 2009)