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Resident urges Denver to create paid summer work for youth to tackle blight
Summary
A Denver resident described a summer program he experienced elsewhere and urged the city to create paid opportunities for youth to help with right-of-way and park maintenance, mentoring and workforce development.
Roderick Marshall used his time to describe a summer jobs program he participated in as a youth in Columbus, Georgia, where young people were paid to help with city projects such as rights-of-way and park maintenance.
"I was thinking that I don't know if Denver does this or not, but I'll be willing to help out as always offering my services," Marshall said, inviting the city to consider similar programming. He noted potential benefits for mentees and said he would participate in local events to support youth and positive outcomes.
Marshall acknowledged he did not know the budgetary implications but encouraged the city to explore summer jobs or volunteer programs for youth to clean blight and gain work experience. No council response or staffing commitment was recorded during the public-comment session.
