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York Council OKs plan to create youth council, aims to open applications in October 2025
Summary
The council approved a measure to create a youth council to give young residents a formal role in advising city government, with supporters outlining an application timeline and outreach to local schools.
The York City Council voted Sept. 2 to approve the formation of a youth council intended to give residents aged roughly high‑school age a formal advisory role to the city. Council members described the initiative as a way to foster civic engagement, leadership development and better incorporate young residents' perspectives into local decision‑making.
The council member who introduced the measure said the youth council would "open up ourselves to being educated by [youth] on their needs, their perspectives, and their vision for…
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