Voting Matters: Insights from the Inaugural Voter’s Impact Summit
Voter’s Impact Summit highlights the need for voter participation on all election levels
The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, October 30, 2025
By Staff
The inaugural Voter’s Impact Summit, held at Morgan’s Grove Park, emphasized the critical need for civic engagement across all levels of government, according to Boots on the Ground Youth Leadership Academy founder Teresa Holmes. Speakers including Sheila Coleman-Castells highlighted how voting influences daily life, from job opportunities to education. Attendees received voter registration assistance from the League of Women Voters, reinforcing the idea that every vote matters. The event celebrated young leaders like Sofia and Isabella Herrera for their community service and underscored the upcoming Community Honors Ceremony scheduled for November 30 at the War Memorial Building.