In the morning, there was a committee meeting to discuss and vote on a bill that Ashley had helped initiate, and it passed! She had to leave before lunch, so I spent the rest of the afternoon with Bella and Representative Martin’s Legislative Assistant, Chris, as well as his intern, Lee. Chris took us on a walking tour of the area around the Legislative Building- we were able to see the Governor’s Mansion, Capitol Building, and North Carolina Medical Society in addition to other government establishments.
Outside of Capitol Building
We were able to actually go inside the Capitol Building and view many of its rooms, including the Historic Senate and House Chambers, which were really nice. On our way out, we ran into Roy Cooper as he was speaking with members of the State Employees Association of North Carolina. We ended up talking briefly with him and getting a picture as well, which was a really memorable experience!
Rotunda of the Capitol Building
Historic Senate Chamber
Meeting Governor Cooper
When we returned to the Legislative Building, Chris brought us to the rooftop, where a garden and skylights are housed. For the rest of the afternoon, we talked to Chris and Lee about their everyday tasks and responsibilities as assistants, and learned how to respond efficiently and adequately to emails from constituents.
LB Rooftop