Community Leaders Provide Answers to Youth

ANDERSON, IN - Mayor Ockomon in partnership with Urban League of Madison County and Security Dads, will be hosting the first City sponsored Youth Summit, Thursday, April 17th, 6pm-7:30pm, in the City Hall auditorium.

Youth, ages 13 and up are invited to pose their questions to a distinguished panel of over fifteen community leaders, including Mayor Kris Ockomon; Sally DeVoe, Madison County Community Foundation; Bill Raymore, Urban League; Ron Richardson, Madison County Sheriff; Chief Darron Sparks, APD; Fred Reese, Parks Department superintendent; Holly Renz, Madison County Sexual Assault Treatment Center; and others.

“This is a place where teen voices can be heard,” says Jeff Cottrell, program director for Urban League of Madison County. “It’s designed for youth to have a forum to connect with community leaders,” he added.

Flyers and announcements are being distributed in all community schools to encourage attendance to the event. For more information, please contact Jeff Cottrell at 765-649-7126 or via email at cottrelljeffrey68@yahoo.com

Source: City of Anderson Press Release

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