DALTON, Ga. – After eighth-grader Victor Cervantes studied the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, he decided to exercise his right to petition and persuade city officials to build a skate park.
The 14-year-old Dalton Middle School student collected more than 200 signatures from fellow students, teachers and residents and presented his request to the City Council on March 15.
He said the city already has designated places for other sports, such as baseball and basketball.
“If you zoom in closely, there’s something missing, which is a skate park,” Victor told the City Council.
Council members say they will consider his proposal.