The first couple of days are going to be rough, I think, on me. I've just got to get acquainted with the job. My confidence is gaining a lot each day.

The hardest part is speaking in front of my home school -- I'm up there, feeling like I'm about to puke, with butterflies in my stomach, that's the hardest part.

I ran because I thought I could bring a difference to the city of Hillsdale.

I'll be a student from 7:50 to 2:30, and then I'll work on mayor stuff from 3:00 to 6:00,

I'll be a student from 7:50 to 2:30, and then I'll work on mayor stuff from 3 to 6.

It's been crazy. I've had a camera in front of my face all day,

I think I can bring about fresh ideas, fresh blood.

My confidence is gaining a lot each day.