solving issue of community leadership
DESCRIPTION
This presentation was made by a student in the i.c. stars program as part of "Civics 101" taught by Tom Tresser, Fall 2013. [email protected]TRANSCRIPT
• One of the civic issues facing my community is that there are not enough community leaders. There are community newspapers that promote volunteerism but it’s still a struggle get people out to support. There is a lack of knowledge within the community concerning there own issues.
• The local government needs to do a better job of relating to the citizens in as far as introducing new businesses within the community and the continuing growth of the current businesses.
Civic Issue facing my Community
• Percentage of people that speak English not well or not at all:Brighton Park:29.4% Chicago: 9.9%
• Percentage of foreign born residents:Here: 45.5% Chicago: 21.4%
• Percentage of males in business and financial operations occupations:Here: 2.0% Chicago: 6.0%
• Percentage of females in business and financial operations occupations:Here: 3.5% Chicago: 6.7%
Facts that hold ‘em back!
As the months have gone along I have seen difference in my way of thinking. The way the community can show change is by doing positive things within the community such as:
• Positive community events, • Fundraisers • Youth driven sports that promote local business• Educational after school activities for the youth
The Solutions!
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (www.bpnchcicago.org)
Progress Illinois (http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2013/05/15/brighton-park-students-gather-discuss-gang-violence-ways-unite-communi)
Brighton Park Life Newspaper (www.brightonparklife.com)
Community Organizations
George Cardenas12th Ward Alderman