My classmate Tom Arceneaux sacrificed a promising career as a retired elder to throw his energies into a campaign for mayor of his hometown. Now he’s Mayor, with all that job entails. In this interview, he discusses whether age has anything to do with fitness for office, what a typical day as mayor is like, and why he felt compelled to leap back into the fray at the end of a successful legal career.
At 71, He's Not Too Old to Be Mayor
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The EndGame podcast discusses every aspect of positive aging. Geared to listeners who are "chronologically gifted," it gives voice to authors, experts, and ordinary people who have helpful perspectives and advice for elders. The focus is on aging with joy and purpose.
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Don Akchin
At 71, He's Not Too Old to Be Mayor