During a recent government meeting, the newly crowned Miss Carbon County representatives shared their platforms and initiatives aimed at fostering community engagement and addressing critical social issues. Taylee Brower, the new Miss Junior Carbon County, expressed her enthusiasm for her service project, the \"Little Voice Movement,\" which focuses on promoting self-confidence among youth. Brower plans to visit local 4th and 5th-grade classes to present a video on self-esteem and distribute \"kindness cards\" with uplifting messages to encourage positivity among peers.

Berkeley Brady, unable to attend due to a family bereavement, sent a video outlining her platform, \"Hashtag Social Media Smart.\" She highlighted her personal experience with online safety, having faced harassment at a young age, and introduced her book on social media safety to raise awareness about the dangers of online interactions.

Shalise Rakhala, the current Miss Carbon County, emphasized her commitment to mental health advocacy. Drawing from her own experiences and those of her loved ones, Rakhala aims to educate the community on mental health issues through various initiatives, including QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training and Mental Health Mondays, where she shares resources and uplifting content. She also plans to participate in a humanitarian trip to Mexico in November, further demonstrating her dedication to community service.

The meeting concluded with a request for funding to support the Miss Carbon County organization, which has historically received scholarships for its royalty. The commissioners were asked to continue their financial support, totaling $1,900, to aid in the education of young women in the community. The representatives' passion and commitment to their platforms were met with appreciation from the commissioners, who acknowledged the positive impact these young leaders could have on the community.