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Representative Frerichs to Meet with Young, Progressive Elected Officials in Washington
By Jason | May 13, 2010
200 progressive elected officials under age 35 will gather to discuss policies, leadership
Jason Frerichs, State Representative for Roberts, Day, and Marshall Counties will join more than 200 other young, progressive elected officials in Washington, DC this weekend at the fifth annual convening of the national Young Elected Officials Network.
The participants, progressive elected officials from across the country, are all under the age of 35. The young leaders will meet with a number of national leaders in Washington and share with each other their policy ideas, leadership strategies, and best practices.
“I look forward to the opportunity to forge connections with other folks from across the United States who face similar challenges and opportunities while serving in public office,” states Representative Frerichs.
Frerichs, 25, was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives in 2008. At the convening he will share with other elected officials best practices for garnering bi-partisan support for issues such as education and renewable energy which are important to rural communities.
The Young Elected Officials (YEO) Network, consists of over 550 young, progressive city, county, state and federal officials from all 50 states. Most are at the start of their political careers; 89 percent are interested in running for higher office in the future.
“These young elected officials play a critical role in our local, state, and national governments,” said Andrew Gillum, Tallahassee City Commissioner and executive director of the YEO Network. “They are leaders in policy debates around the country, and manage billions of dollars in public funds. They are passionate, innovative, and committed to helping their communities be places of freedom, fairness, and opportunity. The YEO Network National Convening is a great way for them to work together to share ideas and empower each other as they continue their careers in public service.”
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