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The Generation Iowa Commission will host an open forum on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Drake University.
"The goal of the open forum is to find ways to make Iowa a more attractive place for young people," said Commission Chairman Kyle Carlson in a prepared statement. "This interactive forum gives young Iowans an opportunity to be decision-makers and explain why they will stay in Iowa or plan to leave."
Drake University students and Des Moines metro-area young professionals are encouraged to participate in the forum.
"I want to know how [Iowa's young professionals] think we can be more effective in keeping their friends and peers here in Iowa," said Gov. Chet Culver. "Their presence and contributions are critical to Iowa's future."Prior to the open forum, the commission will hold its monthly meeting where members give reports on progress and handle administrative business.
“Iowa is a great place to live, and there are a million things we could do to make the state even better,” said Commission Vice-Chairwoman Rachel Judisch of Lake View. “We want to know, ‘If you were in charge, what would you do different to make the state better?’”
In April, Culver signed HF 617, better known as the "Generation Iowa" bill, into law. The commission, composed of 15 young Iowans ages 18-35, was established to advise and assist in the retention and attraction of young adults to Iowa. The commission must submit a written report with their findings to Governor Culver and the legislature by January 15, 2008.
