Second Ward Office Activity, official ward duties, not a campaign event
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Community Need
Young residents need exposure to civic participation beyond the classroom so they understand how elections, government and public service affect their community.
Colby's Role
Second Ward Alderwoman, youth mentor and civic-engagement organizer.
Action Taken
Integrated civic engagement into Second Ward internships and youth activities and developed opportunities for students to participate in voter-registration and election-related education.
Result / Current Status
Civic education is now incorporated into the ward's broader youth-development work, connecting the 21 young people participating in the internship program since 2024 with practical exposure to government and community leadership.
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