So
I was working doing the weekly routine and we went to the Maricopa
Association of Governments Economic Development meeting, and when we
was returning my supervisor was talking with Mayor Lewis and was
advising that I would be attending a “Town Meeting”. This was not
on my calendar of meeting to attend this week so I was interested in
what was going on. The Mayor was happy I was going to attend so I
thought it was going to be an interesting engagement to attend.
So
I got there early and I had a lot of eyes on me, people saying they
seen me around the office so I introduced myself. And Mayor Lewis
starting talking and called up to the front and introduced me to the
Town Council, they were all very nice and opening to me. I wrote down
and these names and listened to them and took notes every time they
spoke that night. I knew to be better at my job I had to do my own
research on them to better educated myself on the council members.
I
have never been to a town council meeting or in a town hall or
chambers before until now. I mean I have been in our tribal buildings
and tribal council chambers for meeting but this was different to me
because it was at a whole different level. I was comfortable with the
seating, and was impressed with the cameras and speakers providing
sound. If you miss a town council meeting you can watch it online as
they record it and replay for the public, you can even sit outside
town hall and watch the meeting on tv and listen to everything being
said, I thought this was pretty cool. Other than networking and
introducing myself to everyone I just watched and observed and took a
lot of notes, I got comfortable to the atmosphere and truly believe I
can get used to this environment.
SKYE MIKE
That's awesome that you got such recognition at the meeting! I love council meetings. I find them to be informative, but even further that they rouse a certain inspiration for further research and a search to become more involved in local policy. Good luck with future ones!
ReplyDeleteI second that it is awesome you were recognized! What a great experience. I also love how you pointed out that you took it upon yourself to write down the names of the council members and that you took notes. I too am learning that to make it in the professional world you have to apply yourself and make an effort. I am used to just going to class and having information presented to me. Now I find that I am going above and beyond to make myself stand out and succeed. It is a great life lesson!
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