Nick, I'm glad to see a young man like you get involved. What you lack in experience can be made up in initiative and hard work.
Most of our aldermen are above the age of 65. In my opinion that's not a good look for our city. I encourage you to get out and work your ward. Talk to the people. Hear what they think. My aldermen used to come around only at election time. Now they don't even do that. Good luck to you young man.