SEATTLE — In December of 2017, Jesse Johnson was sworn in as Federal Way City Council's youngest member, and its only African American male. Since then, City Council meetings have seen an uptick in attendance by teenagers and young adults, encouraged to share their views.
Jesse shared how he's using his background in education (He holds a Masters Degree from University of Washington and currently works at Highline Public Schools) and experience in civic engagement to help affect change in his hometown.
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Jesse is hosting the Federal Way Youth Forum on Monday, June 11 at 6:30 pm at Decatur High School (2800 SW 320th St, Federal Way, Washington 98023)
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