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Virginia Beach students describe joining city advisory committees, urge more youth participation
Summary
High-school student Sadie Mixer and other student members told the Virginia Beach City Council on June 10 that student seats on city-appointed advisory committees give young people a consistent voice in local decisions and help prepare them for future leadership.
Sadie Mixer, a graduating senior who serves as a student member on a city-appointed advisory committee, told the Virginia Beach City Council on June 10 that participating on advisory committees “gave me the ability to contribute directly to our city's discussions and decisions.”
Mixer presented a short video showing student members’ work and said the positions connect students with city processes and community leaders. “It has helped me foster connections with people involved in city work, and…
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