CLEARLAKE, Calif. – On April 26, in conjunction with more than 3.5 million of both public and private sector employers across the nation, the city of Clearlake participated in “Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day.”

Employees from all divisions, including the Clearlake Police Department, Public Works, Code Enforcement and administration, brought their children to work to show them the value of their education and help them discover the power and possibilities associated with a balanced work and family life.

The children spent a half day with the Public Works Department, learning proper equipment
techniques and how roads are built.

They were then given tours of City Hall, with a meeting with Vice Mayor Phil Harris, who taught them about the history of Clearlake and how the voting process works.

The children ended the day with a tour of the police department given by Sgt. Martin Snyder. They were able to see the police vehicles up close, and run the lights and sirens under close supervision by interim Chief Tim Celli and members of his staff.

"This was a great way to teach our next generation the importance of staying in school and the value of public service," said City Manager Greg Folsom.