Nelson France, a WVU Student Government Association executive member, has decided to run for Morgantown City Council. He currently serves as the liaison to city council and SGA. He is a graduate student and is running for Morgantown City Council’s third ward. He will be graduating in May with a Master’s in Public Administration. WVU Her Campus is honored to have interviewed France and wishes him the best of luck!
Name: Nelson France
Age: 24
Hometown: New York City
How did you get involved in SGA?: “I was appointed the SGA Liaison to City Council in April of 2010.”
What made you decide to run for Morgantown City Council?: “The decision came from speaking with friends, family, community activists, business leaders, and fellow students.”
What are your main goals while campaigning?: “My main goal for the campaign is to meet as many voters as possible and tell them about who I am and why I am running.”
What do you think you can bring to the Morgantown City Council that no other candidate can?: “I think I bring a fresh and unique perspective to Morgantown City Council. It has been over 30 years since someone who lived Downtown has represented Downtown. That is something no other candidate can offer.”
What do you want the voters of Morgantown to know about you?: “I want the voters of Morgantown to know that I am here to listen and learn. Through my website and social media I intend to reach out to every concerned citizen in the City of Morgantown.”
We encourage you to check out Nelson’s website at http://www.nelsonfrance.com. Also, check out his Facebook page at http://facebook.com/franceforcouncil and follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/NelsonFranceWV!