Kian was a Member of the first
Welsh Youth Parliament from 2018 to 2021.
The following was his candidate
statement for election to the first Welsh Youth Parliament:
My Key Issues are:
- Plastic waste
- Carbon dioxide emissions
- Healthier school menu
I am standing for Welsh Youth Parliament
because I am passionate about making positive changes for our generation, and
future generations to come. I want to help solve problems which will massively
impact the younger population and need to be acted upon now. Not only will I
stand for my concerns but ensure that the voices of people in my area are
heard, as after all, it is them who will be affected by change, for better or
worse. By voting for me, I will ensure that young people have the best future.
It’s our generation that will be the surgeons, pilots, and engineers of the
future.
We must shape an environment
our young people can thrive in, not an environment that has been ruined and
neglected. In July, out of over 130 pupils, I was awarded 'Pupil of the Year',
demonstrating my teachers and peers’ appreciation for my resilience, leadership
and hard work - I am proud to represent my peers. Recently, I participated in a
clean-up to help clear our local beach of plastic waste that pollutes our sea
every day. I believe I can truly make a difference for people of the present,
and future.
