The City Commission of High Springs appointed two students to the mayor’s youth council and welcomed them at the dais.

Zach Nickel, an Eagle Scout from Troop 69 who had been recognized earlier in the meeting with a proclamation, was appointed to a full seat. Janelia Avila, who had been serving as an alternate and participated actively in recent events including a career fair, was elevated to a full member.

City staff said the youth council still has one full position and one alternate position open and encouraged interested students to apply. The commission noted that Sam Nickel (Zach’s brother) serves as the council’s vice chair and that outgoing youth council members Camden Treece (chair) and Leila Sealy were graduating.

Commissioners moved and seconded the appointments; both motions were approved by voice vote.