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Arlind Karpuzi was elected to the West Deer Board of Supervisors when he was 21 and became its chairman at 23.
Karpuzi, now 25, brought a different perspective that, among other things, led the township to create a text-messaging service for residents to receive township updates. The move made the local government more accessible.
Now Karpuzi is trying to make local government more accessible in another way, heading an initiative to get young people in Allegheny County more involved in government and politics. He is encouraging young people to start off by running for municipal offices.