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New Rochelle Swears In Three Youth Members to Ecology and Natural Resources Advisory Committee
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The City of New Rochelle on Thursday ceremonially swore in three student representatives to its Ecology and Natural Resources Advisory Committee, with officials and the new members outlining youth-led priorities including green transportation, rain gardens and reduced school food waste.
The City of New Rochelle ceremonially swore in three youth representatives to its Ecology and Natural Resources Advisory Committee (NRAC) during a public ceremony, where city officials described the appointments as a step to formally include young people in local environmental planning.
“This is a historic moment for the city of New Rochelle,” Paul (NRAC chair) said during remarks introducing the new members, adding that the city created three youth seats so young residents “are not here as tokens, but as partners.” He cited New York State General Municipal Law in urging continued inclusion of youth voices.
Mayor Yadia Ramos Herbert thanked the new members and framed climate resilience as an immediate…
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