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Youth praise Brother 2 Brother program at council public comment
Summary
Multiple youth participating in the Brother 2 Brother leadership program thanked the council for funding and said the program taught leadership, financial skills and confidence; the council recognized participants and the mayor adjourned the meeting to reconvene at 5 p.m.
Several young participants in the Brother 2 Brother program addressed the council during general public comment to thank the city for funding and to describe skills they learned.
Azura Walker introduced the group and said she learned to be proactive and manage money. Other participants — including Marvin Crump, Justice Walker, Sterling Gilmore, Madison, Zaire Brookins and Antonio — each described benefits such as punctuality, leadership, communication and financial management. One participant said the program helped them "become a better person." The council and members of the public offered praise and a closing commenter thanked city staff for support of the program.
The mayor adjourned the meeting and announced reconvening at 5 p.m.
