Sam Badger is running for Tuscaloosa City Council District 5. Sam lives in Alberta City and attends the University of Alabama, where he majors in political science and economics. At the age of 19, has taken the initiative to run for office so that he can represent his community. I found him on Facebook Live one day, where he often makes impromptu, live videos highlighting his daily experiences knocking on doors in Alberta City. Over the course of his campaign, he has logged hours listening to his fellow residents describe the problems and concerns they have—everything from infrastructure to public safety to economic development. I am struck by the power of his message and by his tirelessness. This is what we need more of in this world if you ask me: principled, passionate people willing to run for local offices in order to represent the real needs of their communities. The election is on March 2, and I think Sam has a fighting chance because he is building strong relationships and name-recognition by getting out there and putting in the legwork. He also has endorsements from West Alabama Labor and the UAW local 112 Mercedes. He challenges Kip Tyner, who has held the seat for more than 20 years. If you would like to learn more about Sam after listening to this interview, you can catch him on Facebook Live or at his website, recently launched, which is badger4citycouncil.com. And there you will find the ways you can contribute to his campaign if you are so inclined.