LITTLETON, Colo. — For Girl Scout Troop 2458, it was the ultimate lesson in civics. It started out on a project wanting to earn the Girl Scout Silver Award, but got a lot more than it bargained for.

Jefferson County Commissioner Libby Szabo was thoughtful and considerate, but did not say what the girls wanted to hear.

“I think we the people  are the best solutions to our problems and not to always go to government for the first answer,” she said.

The message resonated with the scouts. READ MORE