Financial Literacy and Economic Empowerment

Young people and families benefit from practical education about budgeting, saving, credit, debt and long-term financial decision-making.

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Second Ward Office Activity, official ward duties, not a campaign event

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Community Need

Young people and families benefit from practical education about budgeting, saving, credit, debt and long-term financial decision-making.

Colby's Role

Second Ward Alderwoman, financial-literacy advocate and community partnership convener.

Action Taken

Connected financial-literacy education and financial-wellness resources with broader youth and community engagement efforts, including outreach to financial institutions and community partners.

Result / Current Status

Financial education remains part of the broader economic-empowerment work connected to the Second Ward's youth and resident-resource strategy.

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