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YOUNG ELECTED OFFICIALS

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Kaniela Ing

State Representative
Kihei, Hawaii
Representative Kaniela Ing, born and raised in Maui, was elected to serve
the 11th House District in 2012. As the youngest member of the state
legislature at 24 years old, Representative Ing believes that in order to
bolster our local economy and advance a fair society, we must care for
disadvantaged populations, invest in education, and encourage sustainable
agriculture and energy practices. Ing seeks to usher in a new era of public service and to restore
public trust in government by promoting clean government and election reform policies.
Representative Ing attended all public schools, specifically the Kamehameha Schools Maui,
Maui Community College, the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and American University’s graduate
school in Washington, DC. He has worked in various roles in the business, government, and
nonprofit sectors. @Votekanielaing

Christine Ingrassia
Alderwoman
St. Louis, Missouri
Christine Ingrassia currently serves as the alderwoman of the 6th Ward
in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to her election in April of 2013, she was a
volunteer for the Gate District East Neighborhood Association, as well as
the 6th Ward Democratic Organization. Ingrassia previously worked for the
Vashon Jeff Vanderlou Initiative as the director of community outreach where
she was responsible for managing community revitalization and stabilization efforts, with a