State Rep. Julie Calley of Portland hosted Leadership Barry County this week at the state Capitol. Each year, a new class engages in this program to better understand community needs and resources, as well as key aspects of leadership.
Jillian Foster, director of Leadership Barry County said the visit gave the group of about two dozen a better understanding of how government works. Calley was working while they were there; she would visit for a bit and then go back to work.
The group was given a tour of the Capitol, had lunch with some lobbyists and learned how they work. Brian Calley was there and talked to them, answering questions. Foster said the activities “behind the scenes” were interesting. All in all, the 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. time spent at the state’s Capitol was "great.”
Photo: Members of Leadership Barry County gathered for a photo with State Rep. Julie Calley during a visit to the Capitol building in Lansing this week. They are Melissa Brill, Sandy Williams, Emily Churhard, Gary Platte, Kerri Steward, Stacy Mauer, Patricia Garber, Morgan Rademacher, Sarah Scobey, Diane Gaertner, Brenda Bite, Julie Calley (back row) Randy Sykes, Tom Davis, Tanett Hodge, Jenny Cusack, Jim McKelvey, Christopher Taylor, Kellie Smith, Andy Cove, Ashton Strickler, Cathy Hart-Jansma, Stephanie Skidmore and Tim Stevens.
