He used to be homeless. Now he's a mayor. And he's only 28.

[eridani]

http://www.upworthy.com/he-used-to-be-homeless-now-hes-a-mayor-and-hes-only-28

When you walk into the office of the 28-year-old mayor of Ithaca, New York, you get an instant taste of what it means to have a young person running your city. An LED display mounted above the couch in his office flashes text messages that are sent directly to the mayor, Svante Myrick. The messages aren’t censored and are posted instantly for anyone within eyesight to read.

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One of the things that sets Myrick apart from many of his peers is his childhood, which was spent in the throes of poverty. After he was born, his mother came home from the hospital to find a red eviction notice tacked to the door. The family slipped in and out of homelessness, living in shelters and spending a few nights sleeping in the car.

[Katashi_itto]

1. K&R

[Feeling the Bern]

2. Ithaca is such a great liberal haven, and the wine is awesome there too!

I love the finger lakes area.