The City of Crawfordsville welcomes Ben Cody, a rising sophomore from Wabash College, as the mayor’s summer intern.
Cody, is a local student and graduate of North Montgomery High School. He is majoring in political science and minoring in history at Wabash College. He would like to go on to law school after Wabash to become an attorney and focus on constitutional law. Cody sees this internship as an opportunity to teach him how to evaluate complex problems that do not always have a clear solution.
“I am looking forward to learning the ins and outs of city government,” Cody said. “It will be fun to sit at the table and have firsthand experience with how the City is ran and to also take part in influencing our town through ordinances and various other projects.”
This summer, Cody will be reviewing the city’s Code of Ordinances and in conjunction with city departments, will create a summary of solutions and updates necessary. He will also work on confirming the history of the Crawfordsville’s Mayor’s Office as well as assisting with other city projects. As an intern, Cody will also accompany the mayor and his staff to various community, board and commission meetings.
“We are excited to have Ben with us this summer,” said Mayor Todd Barton, “I’m certain he will gain broad experiences during his time inside city government and it is beneficial for us to incorporate the views of the next generation into our decision-making process.”
Each year, the City of Crawfordsville offers paid internship opportunities to college students during their summer breaks.
For more information on the City of Crawfordsville, visit www.crawfordsville.net.
