You’ve heard about “Teen Takeovers”, but do you know what they’re really about? We’ve talked about economic development on the underfunded and underemployed West Side, but how does the work go beyond the individual and into shared wealth?

Join Mike, Zoe, and North Lawndale native Kobey Lofton in a riveting conversation about his solution and growth driven approach to improving Chicago’s city council as he runs for 37th Ward’s alderman in his first time candidacy. For over 10 years Kobey has dedicated himself as a youth advocate and community leader across American schools teaching Reverend King Jr.’s 6 principles of non-violence and alternative responses to crisis.

He explains how we can better utilize our resources such as our many vacant lots for safe, localized events created by youth so they are invited into the problem-solving rather than assessed by well-meaning, but perhaps patronizing, direction from authority.

About Guest

Kobey Lofton – Youth Engagement Leader, Community Advocate

 A father, public servant, and 37^th ward candidate for alderman. He believes together we can and we will build our future by bridging generations.

“Aspire to Inspire, Before you Expire.”

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