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Council creates 'Future Leaders' program to let teens attend advisory board meetings; some members call for broader youth outreach

5416549 · July 16, 2025
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Summary

The City Council voted July 15 to establish a "Future Leaders" program that allows teens ages 13–18 to serve as non‑voting ex officio members of advisory boards and clarifies how those service hours are credited.

The Oldsmar City Council on July 15 adopted a resolution establishing a "Future Leaders" program to permit teens ages 13 through 18 to serve as non‑voting, ex officio members of advisory boards, to allow participation to count toward volunteer or scholarship hours, and to provide a certificate of recognition to team members who attend and actively participate in at least five advisory board meetings.

City Attorney read the resolution title into the record as part of the public item: "A resolution of the City Council of the City of Oldsmar, Florida…

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