Members of the Mobile Youth Council presented to the City Council on Jan. 7 to invite councilors and the public to a youth summit planned for Thursday, Jan. 23 that will focus on vaping and fentanyl awareness.

Bridal with the Drug Education Council introduced the youth presenters, who identified themselves and their schools. Youth council members asked each high school to send up to eight students to hear from experts and to develop plans they can take back to their campuses.

“My name is Morgan Carroll, and I attend McGill. We are here today. We wanted to, inform you all and to invite you guys to come to our youth summit. It's gonna be held on Thursday, January 23rd,” said Morgan Carroll. Other student presenters included Sam Hecker (Medill) and Kirsten Cunningham (Biker High School). The group described the summit as a “GovQuest” event where students will hear from experts and then partner with their schools to plan prevention activities.

Council members thanked the youth council for the invitation and said they would attend if schedules allow. The youth members said they will return to the City Council with results after the summit.

No formal council action was required for the presentation; the item served as public information and outreach about the summit and youth prevention activities.