Ever wonder what happens when a twenty-something with zero political experience decides to run for mayor of a city so divided that half the commissioners won't even talk to the other half?
Spoiler alert: He wins. Then he actually fixes things.
And the kicker is his approach lines up perfectly with Forward values: putting democracy above partisanship, using data over dogma, treating everyone with dignity, and actually solving problems instead of scoring political points.
Join us Monday, February 23rd at 7:00 PM for what might be the most inspiring (and entertaining) 45 minutes of your month. Former Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver is dropping by to share how Forward can bring collaborative leadership to Georgia.
Here's What's Going Down:
7:00 PM - We kick off with GA Forward leaders setting the stage
7:10 PM - Mayor Copenhaver brings the inspiration
7:30 PM - Q&A where you get to pick his brain
Why You Should Actually Show Up:
Deke's not your typical politician. When he took office in 2005, Augusta's city government was paralyzed by racial division and partisan gridlock. Sound familiar? Instead of playing the same old games, he chose servant leadership over self-interest. He brought together people who thought they had nothing in common. He proved that putting citizens first actually works. He's basically the real-life version of what we're building with Forward.
Come for the inspiration. Stay for the hope that politics doesn't have to suck.
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