This week we bring you a special episode from Sabrina Tomei Gonzalez, one of our 2024 Podcast Fellows.In this episode of Town Hall Conversations, Sabrina from Fairfield, Connecticut, interviews Jen Leeper, a state representative from the 132nd district of Connecticut. Jen shares insights into her background, journey to office, and passion for public policy. She discusses the importance of state government, outlines the process of how a bill becomes law, and responds to questions from Sabrina's classmates about her role and responsibilities. The conversation covers Jen's motivations, challenges, and achievements, including the significance of community engagement and young people's voices in shaping future policies. 00:00 Introduction to Town Talk Conversations 01:06 Meet State Representative Jen Leeper02:50 Jen Leeper's Journey to Office 04:39 The Role and Responsibilities of a State Representative 06:29 The Legislative Process Explained 14:00 Community Engagement and Policy Priorities 30:58 Challenges and Reflections 38:29 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionKnow a student interested in democracy and podcasts? Send them over to our fellowship to apply: https://www.democracygroup.org/fellowship  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.