Brooke Huckabee is bucking the apparent trend of political apathy among Gen Z with her goal of becoming the youngest woman elected mayor in Georgia’s history. Now she’s encouraging other young Americans to get involved in the political process.
“I’m really concerned that a lot of people my age aren’t engaged with the economy or politics or what’s really going on in the world, and I wanted to be the person who could make a difference and step up where other people aren’t,” she told guest host Lisa Boothe during Sunday’s broadcast of “Fox & Friends Weekend.”
The 21-year-old mayor of Arabi, a small town about 150 miles south of Atlanta, succeeded her father, Craig Huckabee, as mayor.
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Brooke Huckabee was elected at age 21, making her the youngest female mayor in Georgia history. (Brooke Huckabee/Fox & Friends Weekend)
After 12 years as mayor of Arabi, Craig decided not to run for reelection, and his daughter then decided to take over, but she said she was initially hesitant to tell her father about the decision, fearing he would try to persuade her.
“I think she registered on Tuesday, but I only found out about it on Thursday from the city secretary,” he told Booth.
“I thought maybe I had persuaded her not to run. I was a bit shocked at the time but I’m happy now. She’s a smart girl and I’m sure she’ll do well,” he added.
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“I guess I wanted it to be something you could sneak up on him,” Brooke explained.
Craig (left) and Brooke Huckaby (right) (Brooke Huckabee/Fox & Friends Weekend)
Brook’s goal is to get his community in Crisp County, Georgia, to start “investing in themselves” and stop relying on the state for a “bailout.”
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“It’s true [hope more young people become leaders]” she said, pondering the future.
Huckabee took over from her father in Arabi, Georgia, about 150 miles south of Atlanta, becoming the youngest female mayor in the Peach State’s history. (Fox News)
“It’s time to start caring about the world we’re creating for our children and their future. And right now, I don’t think too many people are worried about that.”
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