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Mayor speaks with Girl Scouts at Promenade Park on leadership and service
Summary
At a Women's History Month event at Promenade Park in Corona City, the mayor encouraged Girl Scouts to 'do hard things,' framed mayoral work as a role of service, and answered children's questions about pets, jobs and parks.
The mayor of Corona City met with a group of local Girl Scouts at Promenade Park and urged the young attendees to "do hard things" as a path to leadership and confidence. The event, held during Women’s History Month, mixed advice with a series of questions from children about daily life in office.
The mayor opened by advising girls and young women pursuing leadership to take risks: "Do hard things. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there. Don't be afraid to look stupid," she said, adding that each challenge builds confidence. She called her "mayor superpower" "being myself," and repeated, "Believe in yourself and go for it." The message was framed as practical encouragement rather than a policy speech: she urged participation in youth groups such as the Girl Scouts and everyday acts of service, saying leadership is "a position of service."
The conversation was informal and largely instructional. When six-year-old Sillian asked who inspired her, the mayor said her daughters, family members and local role models serve as daily inspiration. Asked whether she gets nervous before public events, the mayor said she still does despite "25 years in public service" and "15 years in elected office," and recommended practice as a tool for coping. She described how multitasking — teaching at Norco High School and working for a nonprofit in addition to mayoral duties — helped prepare her for office.
Children also asked personal questions. In response to Kley, the mayor said she has three pets — a dog and two rescue cats, Smudge and Smokey — and described small-farm chores such as caring for chickens and cows. Asked about favorite local spaces, she said Promenade Park is her favorite spot for family time and noted the event took place there.
The event closed with the mayor and the Girl Scouts trading greetings for Women’s History Month. The session was framed as civic outreach: the mayor used practical examples from daily life to illustrate public service and encourage civic participation among young people.
