On Monday evening Mayor Mike McGinn and El Centro de la Raza Executive Director Estela Ortega met with community members to discuss issues pertaining to today’s youth at the Youth & Families Initiative community caucus at Ballard High School.
More than 40 people attended, covering topics including violence prevention, minority empowerment, and improving education both in school and at home. One of 75 Youth & Families Initiative caucuses citywide, all remaining meetings will be held before May 14. Those who weren’t able to make it to the caucus can read about it at our sister site, MyBallard. There’s still time to attend another caucus or host your own. Read the full story here.