Assemblymember Holden Accepting Applications for 2021 Young Legislators Program

Assemblymember Chris Holden (D- Pasadena) today announced the availability of applications for the 2021 Young Legislators Program. 

Now in its sixth year, the Young Legislators Program offers high school seniors in the 41st Assembly District a front-row seat to the political arena and the creation of public policy.

“I’m excited to launch the sixth annual Young Legislators Program for the 41st Assembly District,” Holden said in a prepared statement. “While we are meeting virtually this year, I have no doubt this program will again have a lasting impact on the students.”

During the four-month program, students will meet online once a month in order to become better advocates on issues they care about, gain valuable leadership skills, and learn about the legislative process.

“I loved learning about the role and importance of both local government and agencies that work to serve their communities,” said Bess Brandow, who participated in the 2019 Young Legislators Program.

“The entire program was phenomenal. It strengthened my passion for politics and has made me become more engaged to further follow what I believe in,” said Osvaldo Valdiviezo, who participated in the 2018 Young Legislators Program. “Also, the friendships and memories I made are something I treasure and am grateful for.”

The 2021 Young Legislators Program is open to high school seniors living in the 41st Assembly District. Applicants must commit to four monthly, two-hour Saturday meetings starting in February and submit applications by Dec. 15. Program details and applications are available online at https://a41.asmdc.org/young-legislators-program-2021.