I think that funding is necessary for more programming for youth. Over one-third of our city's population is under the age of 19. We're very focused on getting youth the kinds of opportunities they need to be engaged in and to get the wrap-around services they need when they're struggling, so any kind of funding or financial aid in the city is really helpful for us at this time.
Parents who want their kids supported and engaged often don't have the money to put them into extra classes or sports. Our city opens up its doors through its recreation facilities by granting passes for families, but there are many other areas in which youth don't have that opportunity. In order just to make ends meet financially for their families, many of those youth are looking for other kinds of work to bring in money. Sometimes it's good work and sometimes it's not so good. We need to be aware of that. Our goal is to give everyone in this city an opportunity to meet their capacity and to do well.