The 23-Year-Old Treasurer of Harrisburg, PA

The Takeaway

Most college students don’t find much time in between classes, studying, and planning their own futures to solve major problems in their local communities.  But when Harrisburg, Pennsylvania found itself on the brink of bankruptcy, a college student saved the day. The 23-year-old  John Campbell is also the city’s treasurer. He was elected to the post on January 3 and has a step-by-step plan to save the state capital from financial collapse. John Campbell joins the program to talk about his decision to run for office, and his plans to fix the city’s financial problems.

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