Just 18 Years-Old And Running For Town Of Tonawanda Office

" An 18-year-old Kenmore East High School graduate is looking to become part of the Ken-Ton Board of Education" in the town of Tonawanda.

Channel 4 is following the story,

McKinley Falkowski, a lifelong district resident...Currently pursuing a degree from the University at Buffalo, Falkowski was active in the community and school operations during his time as a student.

Some examples of his service include,

 His term as President of Student Congress, and his time as a student representative on the Board of Education during his senior year.

While at Kenmore East he was also busy,

Falkowski helped establish a district review of its homework policy. Additionally, he founded the Kenmore East Music Alumni Association and helped publish a book on Buffalo’s history.

If elected in May,

Falkowski says he would “aim to appoint a union representative to the board, further embrace 21st century technology in schools, combat the looming teacher shortage, and enhance social-emotional development in classrooms.”