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Four generations of Mount Vernon residents will come together Tuesday for a community conversation about how people receive information, participate in civic life and understand what it means to be a citizen.
The September installment of the Washington Forum, titled “The Republic Between Us,” will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, in Council Chambers at the Mount Vernon Municipal Center, 236 South Main Street. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
The City of Mount Vernon is presenting the event in partnership with Kenyon College’s Center for the Study of American Democracy.
The live panel will feature local residents representing four generations currently involved in community life: Jerry Scott, representing the Baby Boom generation; Dena Hess, representing Generation X; Zac Sherman, representing Millennials; and Kale Oswalt, representing Generation Z.
The discussion will be moderated by Madison Sarver, Public Information Officer for the City of Mount Vernon.
Rather than focusing on national political debate, organizers say the conversation will center on local life — including how residents get their news, how they engage with their community and how ideas about citizenship can differ across generations.
Panelists will discuss the evolution of local news, from traditional newspapers to social media and conversations among residents downtown. Audience members will also have opportunities to participate through questions and other opportunities to weigh in during the event.
The Washington Forum is a yearlong civic series being presented as part of the city’s America 250 programming. The monthly events examine civic life, governance, history and the responsibilities of citizenship.
Tuesday night’s forum is free and open to the public. Attendees should enter through the Mount Vernon Municipal Center at 236 South Main Street.
For more information, residents can call 740-393-9520 or email Questions@MTVernonOH.go
