Be Part Of Making It Better
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Civics Undaunted 3 Be Part Of Making It Better
Patrick interviews Mayor Lauren Garrett on running for public office, community building, and the power of perseverance. Lauren highlights citizen activism and the change we can achieve when we work together through the highs and the lows.
Today's Guest: Mayor Lauren Garrett
Mayor Lauren Garrett is the Mayor of the town of Hamden, CT. Whether it's pouring thru years of city data or campaigning on the doors, Lauren does the work and is an ever-present part of her community.
Timestamps:
- 4:12 - If you care about people, you're ready to get to work for them
- 13:25 - It's impossible to do the work alone
- 19:00 - If you're not building, you're standing still, and you can't win if you're standing still
- 22:45 - I Kept Working
- 24:18 - Advice To Old Self
- 43:18 - Just Go To A Meeting
Key Takeaways:
- If it's not going great, be part of making it better
- There is a lot of work to be done, you can't do it alone
- Be patient, keep working, results will come
Links:
- Twitter: @LaurenGarrettCT
- E-Mail: Lgarrett@hamden.com
- Podchaser.com
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