E12: A Candid Conversation on Civics and Political Life with Christopher Arlen
In this episode, Miriam and Adam speak with Christopher Arlen, who offers an unguarded expository review on his unique life experience, his burning passion for civics, and on being a good neighbor.
Christopher shares stories from his early experiences working to educate and support communities during the AIDS epidemic, how he learned that "invited authority" worked significantly better than "imposed authority”, and why he is changing the way politics are done within his local community.
Christopher Arlen (He/Him/His) is unapologetically optimistic — he believes in people and what can be accomplished when people come together in good faith around a shared vision or goal. He has vast experience bringing diverse communities together to address common challenges and is committed to strengthening our civic bonds. For more than 30 years, Christopher has worked in the non-profit and government sectors; pushing the boundaries of possibility by creating novel approaches that have improved outcomes within vastly diverse communities and populations. Christopher is currently a candidate for Lakewood City Council.
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