In today’s climate of political acrimony and distrust, some may wonder why anyone would want to be in the game. Especially if you’re young and idealistic.
As it turns out, hopes, dreams and the desire to do good things and have impact are still alive and well in the millennial generation.
ROI-NJ talked to eight millennials who are involved in politics — either as elected officials or as aides to them — to get their thoughts.
Find out about them and get their complete thoughts at the links below.
Elton Armady
Age 32, Democrat
Plainfield councilman at-large
Aylon Berger
Age 18, Democrat
Assistant to the campaign manager for Mikie Sherrill for Congress
Jason Cilento
Age 28, Republican
Dunellen councilman
Alyssa Dawson
Age 24, Republican
Westwood councilwoman
Giancarlo Ghione
Age 26, Republican
Chairman of the New Jersey Young Republican Federation
Stephany Kim-Chohan
Age 29, Democrat
Highland Park councilwoman
Bill Moen
Age 31, Democrat
Camden County freeholder and Southern New Jersey director for U.S. Sen. Cory Booker
Sarah R. Neibart
Age 26, Republican
Mendham Twp. committeewoman, deputy campaign manager for Bob Hugin for U.S. Senate
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