4Cs to Hold SGA General Election on Monday

by Jessica Lynch

Now is your chance to make your voice heard. Every vote will count on Monday May 6 as Cape Cod Community College holds their general election to seat the Student Government Association’s positions for fall of 2024 through spring of 2025. This year, there are two candidates running for the president position, current president Thalles De Souza and incoming candidate Madison Sheppard.

Your vote will decide who has an impact on 4Cs for the upcoming school year. Voting will take place online via a link sent to all students on Monday at 9 a.m. The link will be active for voting until 11:59 p.m. There will be a voting event in Grossmans Commons (Building 7 Cafeteria) from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Light breakfast will be served in the morning. Your candidates this year are as follows:

President:

Madison Sheppard

Thalles De Souza

Secretary:

Colby Firnrohr

Senator:

Ashley McKenzie

CJ Brooks

Jakob Frommeyer

Leondina Dankese

Student Trustee:

Dorren Genevieve Barton

Sarah Gutierrez

Treasurer:

Brendon DaSilva

According to Asher Hamilton, co-advisor of the Student Government Association, this election is one of the most diverse elections she has seen, bringing in many different types of students with differing interests. She hopes that this fact will inspire more students to be involved in Student Government in the future.

“Student Government is for your common, everyday average student. Many students have no involvement in politics through middle or high school and this is their first opportunity to use their voices and be strategic in their thinking (which) could go far enough to reach the ears of the President of the United States!” Hamilton says.

She explains how participating in SGA allows students to develop their voice and public speaking skills and recognize their passion to “catapult” them into their future careers.

 “(Running) is not about winning. It’s about stepping in the direction you’re passionate about. Leaders are not born, they’re built,” Hamilton says.

If you are interested in running for office during an upcoming special election or in the 2025-2026 general election email Asher Hamilton at [email protected].

Graphic by Dolfina Allan.

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