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"If I am only for myself, who am I? ” (Pirkei Avot 1:14)

"If I am only for myself, who am I? ” (Pirkei Avot 1:14). How I have learned from others…. Parents; Teachers; Girl Scout leaders Mom: PTO President Dad: career choices (Veteran ’ s Hospital) Projects to help others Gratitude Special kind of ‘ feeling good ’. Giving Back….

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"If I am only for myself, who am I? ” (Pirkei Avot 1:14)

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  1. "If I am only for myself, who am I?”(Pirkei Avot 1:14)

  2. How I have learned from others… • Parents; Teachers; Girl Scout leaders • Mom: PTO President • Dad: career choices (Veteran’s Hospital) • Projects to help others • Gratitude • Special kind of ‘feeling good’

  3. Giving Back… - Notice that things need fixing • Take personal responsibility • Use your power for good "You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it.” (Pirkei Avot 2:21)

  4. Small Steps Over Time • 2nd grade “Good Citizen” program • 3rd-4th grade Girl Scouts • 5th grade Tutoring • 6th grade ran for Student Council • 9th grade Class treasurer (lost!) • High School student council; Choir

  5. Go to College! • High School Government Class • Dorm President (lost but…) • Leadership Training • Student Senate roles (first larger campaign) • Community Organizer/ Lobbyist • Non-profit work • City Council race Iowa City (lost but…)

  6. Shaker Heights City Government • Mayor (Executive: Carries out the law) • Council (Legislative: Makes the law) • Municipal Court (Judicial: Evaluates the law)

  7. Shaker Heights City Council • http://www.shakeronline.com/ Step by step… -PTO projects, then leading -League of Women Voters, observing then leading -Gradually, people started to see me as a potential member of council - Citywide campaign to be elected to Council in 2011.

  8. Key issues • Financial Stability of the City • Safety of our residents • Attracting and Retaining residents • Maintaining housing • Managing parks & infrastructure • Collaborating with local businesses & neighboring cities

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