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Auburn junior city council members describe recruitment, meeting schedule and upcoming events
Summary
Two Auburn Junior City Council members told the City of Auburn podcast that the youth advisory group meets twice monthly, is accepting new applicants who must submit principal and teacher recommendations, and will participate in National Night Out on Aug. 5 and a nearly 5K poker fun run on Aug. 8.
Two members of the Auburn Junior City Council told the City of Auburn podcast that the youth advisory group meets twice a month, is recruiting new members and will take part in city events this summer, including National Night Out on Aug. 5 and an Almost 5K poker fun run at Lehi Grove Park on Aug. 8.
The council matters because it gives high-school students a formal route into city meetings and events, the members said on the “Auburn on Main” episode. The group also travels to national conferences; members said the council has attended the National League of Cities conference in past years.
On the podcast, Jonathan Glover, communications manager for the City of Auburn, introduced the two guests as Auburn Junior City Council members. Lewin Musin said he joined after being encouraged by speech-and-debate captains: “My two captains were also part of the Auburn Junior City Council, and they’re like, ‘Hey, you should join,’ so in my sophomore year I joined.” Pravelin Carr described classes and college preparation but also discussed her council participation during the conversation.
Members and hosts described how to apply. Applicants must complete an application and provide a principal recommendation and a teacher recommendation; speakers said there is currently a waiting list because many students seek to join and that several senior members will graduate, which will open seats. The council typically meets twice monthly on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., usually in council chambers, and members said meetings are open to the public.
Speakers described outreach and event work as a central part of the council’s activities. They said members routinely attend city events, have served as volunteers and judges at community activities such as trunk-or-treat, and represent Auburn at the State of the City address and the national conference. The podcast hosts also noted two summer events where the Junior City Council will be present: National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5 (downtown activities beginning about 6 p.m., including food and music) and the Almost 5K poker fun run/walk at Lehi Grove Park on Friday, Aug. 8 (listed on the show as about 6:38 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.).
The members said the council currently includes students from three different Auburn-area high schools. On the show they identified Mountain View, Riverside and Auburn (Senior) High School as represented. During a trivia segment, the podcast noted the Junior City Council began in 2013.
Hosts and council members encouraged interested students to apply, citing an application process that includes school recommendations, and said more positions will open when current seniors graduate. Glover closed the segment by thanking the guests and reminding listeners where to find city event listings and application information.
The podcast discussion comprised a mix of recruitment details, descriptions of routine duties and previews of civic events; no formal board actions, votes or policy changes were made on the show.
