Highlights Many Merced County young people are “disconnected” from school or jobs Elected officials apparently don’t see the problem and offer few solutions Soon enough, these young people will be of voting age; they will recall being ignored BY ANDRE GUZMAN I may be young, but I’m not naïve. I know that Merced City Council…
Chantel Nugent: Investing in young people is investing in Merced
During last week’s town hall meeting, Merced residents made it clear: Our youth deserve long-term and meaningful investment. Many folks cited a need to support the Youth Council because in many other cities across California, youth councils, when supported and developed properly, provide an array of pathways for young people – like me – to…