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Grimes Discusses Civic Health in Paducah

Grimes Discusses Civic Health in Paducah
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By Adam Morton
Mar. 23, 2017 | PADUCAH, KY
By Adam Morton Mar. 23, 2017 | 05:01 PM | PADUCAH, KY
Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan-Grimes spoke to a large crowd Thursday at the Paducah School of Art and Design.

The stop was part of Grimes' statewide tour to discuss civic health in all districts, after her office recently released the 2016 Kentucky Civic Health index. The report measures the involvement of Kentuckians in several areas. 

The good news, according to the report, is that Kentucky has improved. The Commonwealth now ranks 32nd in civic health compared to 48th five years ago.

Grimes spoke along with panelists Mayor Brandi Harless; West Kentucky Community and Technical College President Dr. Anton Reece; Steve Wilson, editor of the Paducah Sun; Rev. Babydoll Kennedy, of Burks Chapel A.M.E Church; and Jimmy LaSalvia, a local author and activist.

The report makes an effort to determine if people are connected socially. Grimes noted that the term connected socially does not only mean social media, but it includes ideas such as sitting down with your family for dinner or volunteering in any capacity. The report also addressed the question "Are Kentuckians involved politically?" 

"Engagement is essentially what civic health is all about, It's not just political engagement in Kentucky's Civic health." Grimes said. "Engagement throughout the year whether it be through community service, or whether it be non-profit work." Said Grimes.
 
Grimes encouraged all in attendance to get involved. Mayor Harless said, "On the local level is where we are going to solve the problem. and on the local level is where we're  going to get stuff done."

Both Harless and Grimes encouraged people to contact their elected officials to make their voices heard. 

Grimes also recognized anyone in attendance that represented a non-profit organization.  She encouraged all to get involved, and help "close the gap".

Click the link below for full audio of the event.

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Full Report for 2016
Full Audio of Event
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