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City Council Reps Balance Academic, Public Obligations

November 6, 2007 - 12:00am
By Willimina Bromer

With Thanksgiving break just around the corner, it’s Big Red crunch time. Research papers, prelims and presentations loom, all the desks in Olin are taken, and students long for the sweet taste of homemade cranberry sauce.

Now imagine trying to do all that work in between classes, Common Council meetings and other Council-related engagements and correspondence.

Serving on the Council is a significant commitment, and hours can range anywhere from five to 50 hours depending on the week according to Gayraud Townsend ’05 (D-4th Ward).