As a child, I grew up going to the Clerk’s office with my dad on his “take-your-son-to-work days”. I was fascinated by the process and it’s what inspired me later in life to join Speech and Debate in High School. In Debate I attended 4 national tournaments in my 3 years doing Speech and Debate. Being around people just as civically minded as me inspired me to run to be Clerk. We live in an era of young trailblazers in politics and media. I believe it’s time to bring this youthful energy and thought to the Clerk’s office, while respecting the seriousness and sanctity of the institution.