IF I WERE MAYOR, COMMENTARY No. 3, Students

The Free Press received responses from a number of High School students who listed their concerns which are classified and tallied in the example. From the list, the students most frequently mentioned social amenities, community and safety. Safety and social issues were among the lower concerns of the Politicians. The contrast equates to a disconnect between the Politicians and the students. So much has been made of “brain drain” of our youth leaving Toledo, perhaps it’s time we listen more intently to their issues.

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