In 2013, Marita Garrett ran a successful campaign for Council in Wilkinsburg, PA. After seeing how she could make a direct positive impact on her community, she decided to challenge the status quo again and run for mayor in 2017. In this podcast, Marita talks about winning her elections, the challenges of running, the importance of representation as a young woman of color, and why YOU should run for office too in your area.
Listen to how Marita first got interested in politics with the help of her mother and how she is extending her positivity and vision in everything she does.
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You Should Run Senator Bob Casey
You Should Run Kansas State Representative Brett Parker
You Should Run Florida Representative Anna Eskamani
You Should Run - PA Auditor General Eugene Depasquale
You Should Run - Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand
You Should Run - Kentucky State Rep Josie Raymond and Richard Becker
You Should Run - Iowa State Senator Zach Wahls
You Should Run - Shanda Yates
You Should Run Alaska State Representative Andy Josephson
You Should Run Maimona Afzal Berta
You Should Run Jennifer Bernet
You Should Run Ashley Vanorny
You Should Run Pierce Freelon
You Should Run Carrie Counton
You Should Run Cindy Banyai
You Should Run Jill Schiller
You Should Run - Deborah Kalina
You Should Run Bushra Amiwala
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