Student Activists Hosting Saturday Town Hall Meeting

HOUSTON, TX — Students in Cinco Ranch will be hosting a student-led town hall meeting at Seven Lakes High School on Satruday, April 7.

The town hall meeting will be held from 4-6 p.m., with doors opening at 3:40 p.m.

The town hall, which is billed as a non-partisan effort, is being spearheaded by the Seven Lakes Democrats, according to a press release.

This event, run by students and for students, is intended to encourage local students to express their voices as constituents and citizens and will address several topics including:

• School Safety
• Mental Health and Bullying
• Student Participation in Government
• Miscellaneous Student Issues

The Sevel LAkes Democrats have invited US Rep Pee Olson (R-TX), and Democratic challengers

Sri Preston Kulkarni and Dr. Letitia Plummer; State Rep. John Zerwas (R-28) and Democratic challenger Meghan Scoggins; Texas State Board of Education District 7 Candidates Dr. Eliz Markowitz (D) and Dr. Matt Robinson (R); and Katy ISD School Board President Ashley Vann and Vice President Courtney Doyle.

Since this is a student- and education-based event, only students, parents, and teachers will be eligible to ask questions at the event.

Additionally, invited candidates/officials will be asked to provide a five-minute speech about themselves and their platforms at the beginning and the end of the event.

Furthermore, there will be designated spaces for press as well as voter registration. Candidates/officials will also be offered tables to set up and dispense campaign materials.

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