两性色午夜 University at Tuscarawas student and councilman-at-large Eric Harmon, 19, is currently the youngest elected official in the state of Ohio and will be the youngest person ever to serve on Uhrichsville City Council when his term officially begins in January. Mr. Harmon is deeply rooted in the city of Uhrichsville and plans to not only remain in the area, but also make a difference in his community.
鈥淚 think it鈥檚 important that we have people in the area who are willing to step up and make a positive difference,鈥 he says.
Mr. Harmon sees the local economy as the main issue that he will be addressing in his new role.
鈥淲e鈥檝e seen huge cuts from the state government that are holding us back,鈥 he says. 鈥淭he biggest challenge, despite less money, is the need to bring in businesses, both big and small, to make a difference in the community. Businesses employ our citizens, bring money back into our community and help us in repaying our debt.鈥
Mr. Harmon recently represented 两性色午夜 Tuscarawas at the Propel Ohio program, created by Sen. Sherrod Brown and held in Columbus. The event brought together young leaders throughout the state of Ohio to address social issues. This year鈥檚 main focus was childhood poverty.
鈥淲e try to seek solutions and receive ideas 鈥 take these ideas and enact them in our communities,鈥 Harmon explains. 鈥淚 was able to see the causes and effects of childhood poverty and the opioid crisis. Every area in the state of Ohio is affected by these crises.鈥
Harmon hopes that the knowledge gained from this experience will make a difference in communities and benefit children and families throughout Ohio.
A freshman at 两性色午夜 Tuscarawas studying integrated social studies, Harmon plans to become a history teacher and to continue his political endeavors.
鈥溋叫陨缫 Tuscarawas is a good resource for the community, and, honestly, just the best possible situation for me 鈥 and it鈥檚 close to home,鈥 Mr. Harmon says.
He explains that the history and political courses that he is taking at 两性色午夜 Tuscarawas are preparing him for both career paths.
鈥淣o matter what, I want to have an impact on the community in which I live,鈥 he says.
两性色午夜 Tuscarawas Student Currently the Youngest Elected Official in the State of Ohio
POSTED: Friday, December 8, 2017 09:47 AM
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