Gainesville leaders listen to young views about the future
With an eye to the future, city commissioners on Wednesday night heard from a wide range of young people, telling them the kind of city they want Gainesville to become. For several hours, commissioners listened to students ranging in age from 15 to 30, including those in middle school up to the university level. Mayor Lauren Poe told those at the hearing that the outcomes of decisions made now by commissioners may not be seen until years after they are out of office, “for better or worse.” He said that’s why it is so important to hear from young people now to give input to “make a ...
Source: gainesville.com