Massachusetts State Representative Tackey Chan (D-Quincy) visited Quincy YouthBuild on March 3rd!

He briefly described his life, career, and what exactly he does as a state representative, and then opened it up to questions from the YouthBuild students.

The students were interested in discussing various topics, ranging from the incoming casino in Everett to the recent MBTA chaos, to funding concerns and even police brutality.

Representative Chan explained to the students the types of jobs that the incoming casino would bring to the area and the increased revenue that it can offer. The students were able to see that this casino would also bring in future construction jobs, the very career for which they are training.

Students also discussed their concerns about the MBTA and how it has impacted their daily lives. Representative Chan explained how the MBTA gets some of its funding from various everyday taxes. The students also raised concerns about the way they perceive police treatment within the community.

Overall, the students of Quincy YouthBuild enjoyed the opportunity to speak with Representative Chan and were pleasantly surprised at how he was able to keep it real with them.

THANK YOU, REPRESENTATIVE CHAN!

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