Public Service Progression

All during my middle to late teenage years I was involved in the politics of our city. My hometown was small, so there were many opportunities for youth to participate in events. From attending city council meetings that were held twice a month, I learned how I could actually become involved in the legislation process. By getting involved, I, along with some other members of the town, were able to pass a local ordinance, and I was also involved in the process of passing Utah Senate Bill 60, which became a law in March of 2015. Getting involved in the law making process taught me not just about the actual process of passing a law, but also about how normal citizens can and should take part of the legislative process. It also contributed to my desire to continue working with government and the

Every job I have ever desired has had one common theme: I have always sought to help people. The first job I ever worked towards was that of an entomologist; I wanted to help people cope with the destructive power of insects. As I progressed through my life, I explored a variety of careers, but I never once deviated from the path of seeking to serve those less fortunate than myself. At the same time I realized that I needed to help people to feel fulfilled, I was inspired by the words and actions of politicians I admire. I grew to be fascinated by politics and the US Government. As a result of my fascination with policy, I began to attend demonstrations, including the 2017 Women’s March in Saint Paul, Minnesota. My presence there gave me the

Unlike many young people, Barbara understood the importance of local government. As a junior in high school, I can confidently say that most young people do not realize their potential to impact local politics. The purpose of

Currently, I am a district intern for San Francisco State Assembly David Chiu while pursuing a master degree in Public Administration/ Health Administration at the University of San Francisco’s School of Management. This internship opportunity helps me fulfill my interest in policy reform with working on issues such as, access of quality health services; I am also researching best practices in health policy implementation in hopes of alleviating health

The objective of the Winston Health Policy Fellowship is to provide a unique opportunity to learn about the political system through direct exposure to public and private sector roles in health policy development. The program supports fellows in Washington, DC for a year-long experience learning about, and participating in, the health policy-making process and also provides scholarships for master’s

Can activists, more specifically community activists, successfully transition into a politician? Can they hold on to community-based interests over self-interest and ensure that the community remains a creator and not an object of policy? In the New York Times, Room for Debate opinion section, Bob Kerry, former governor of Nebraska and U.S. Senator, defines both terms. “An activist”, he notes, “is someone who organizes and acts for the purpose of changing a public policy or law. A politician is someone who seeks election to a public office on behalf of a general ideology and/or a specific agenda in which they promise to act.” Though distinctive terms, I would argue that the overarching theme in both is a commitment to service for others, whether by way of a grassroots organizing approach, by passing laws, or by seeking to shape public policies that affect the community one serves. I believe that because activists are grounded in issues that directly affect their constituents on both a local and state level, and politicians are the creators and implementers of policy or law, activists should hold political office to ensure the voices of the community are not only heard but enforced in laws. As I delve deeper into this topic, I hope to detail why, if activists became politicians, they are neither leaving the community nor losing their ambition to realize positive change but will continue to keep the best interest of their constituents in mind while voting, creating policy, and

As I begin to write about my first formative experience with civic engagement, my mind harks back to the 2008 U.S. Presidential Campaign. The Harford County campaign center buzzed with the excitement about electing the first African-American President. Volunteers dialed extensive phone-banking lists; campaign coordinators advertised in the Aberdeen city streets. And yet, I was in the center of it all. I immersed myself in the awe-inspiring political world. This became a pivotal time in my political development; it shaped my understanding of how political participation shapes an Electorate. For instance, I learned it would take the collective action of civic actors to register droves of voters. These formative experiences exposed me to authentic, bear bone

My own personal passion about politics has been developed through my own non-aligned political organisation called The New Levellers, which targets at giving the youth in the UK a renewed voice and platform from which to be heard and express their opinions. The experience has also enabled me to develop strong networking skills in order to discover the field of competitors and allies and organise meetings. It is also down to my own and my co-founders’ own enthusiasm and drive to make a positive and proactive change in the political world; seeking to achieve that change a large part through public

Lipsky argues that public service workers should be viewed as policy makers versus implementers because they utilize discretion in order to determine public policy. He also argues that “SLBs develop mass processing that more or less permit them to handle the public fairly, appropriately, and successfully” (Lipsky, 1980, p. xii). Lipsky believes that the agencies that serve disadvantaged populations and individuals who are in need of resources are unable to fulfill their duties proficiently because of low funding and packed caseloads. This causes SLBs to burn out quickly, and distort their practices away from the policy intentions in order to make their jobs easier and feel more fulfilled in their work with clients.

This past semester I was able to get an internship working for two State Senators and the Indiana Statehouse. The things that I learned in the past four and a half months has been absolutely un-ending. I was able to step behind the scenes of the Indiana State Senate working for these two senators and see firsthand just how our state government truly operates. I saw just how much work goes into some of the simplest bills to ensure the correct language is in there. I also got to witness some of the hardest working Hoosiers I have ever seen in my life work tirelessly to ensure the rest of us were getting what we deserved from them. Within this essay I will talk about the two senators I worked for and what they were like, what I did on a daily

If you care at all about political participation it is extremely convenient for you to be an active political participant within your general community. A vast majority of American citizens have the information, encouragement, and resources to be a participant in politics. Whether you have a small or large, good or bad, impact in politics; It is simple for you to attempt an impact at all. Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever

There are many facets in life that can shape the uniqueness of an individual. One of those characteristics is an individual’s views on contemporary issues which can affect matters on a community, state, or even federal level. In regards to my stance on politics, I believe I have developed myself into a political person by being engaged with the local and federal legislation, because decisions made here can and do affect us—if not, at least someone close to us. When an election occurs—local, state, or federal—I can easily express my views by simply voting for the candidate who best reflects my beliefs. Then, depending on the winner, legislation can potentially be passed, favoring my views or my opponent’s.

There are mistakes, maladministration and misunderstanding that may occur during the delivery of public service in the United Kingdom (UK). The citizens have a right to complain if they feel aggrieved. There are many citizens who normally complain not only for their benefit but to ensure that the public service is improved so that it can cater for the needs of the citizens and so that the same mistakes are not inflicted on others. However, there are instances when the complaints are not resolved by the said service provider. In such an instance when an individual feels that the complaint has not been fully addressed by the government agency, department or National Health Service (NHS) in England, then that individual has a right of asking for the complaint to be referred to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) or the individual can personally refer the matter to the PHSO. This paper seeks to discuss the single reform of the PHSO that would best serve the interests of administrative justice.

My freshman year of high school was the year of the 2008 presidential election, it was during this election cycle of Obama and McCain that I fell in love with politics. While I was in high school, I decided that I wanted to major in political science and become a public servant. Thus, my dream job was to run and be elected to the United States Congress. When participating in the requirements for the Garnet and Gold Scholars Society, I realized that my experiences in services, leadership, and having an internship have greatly complemented each other on the fact that they involve some form of politics and working with or for a public servant. This is because, I completed my internship requirement with the Al Lawson for Congress Campaign, I

Politics has always been very interesting to me and it has shaped the way that I think so I hope to run for public office one day. I hope to improve our educational system so that every student has a chance to go to college and be successful. I know how important an education can be and the doors that it can open for you. I know making minimum wage is not enough to feed a family and that is why it is so important to get a good education. I want to be able to advocate for the education of others through a career in politics and I have participated in various activities in order to prepare myself for that future.