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Shelby County Youth Council asks commissioners for support after youth summit; seeks advisor funding and district outreach

5459596 · July 23, 2025
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Summary

The Shelby County Youth Council presented its 2024-25 Youth Voice Summit recommendations and asked commissioners for district-level outreach support and funding for a part-time youth advisor position to replace lost AmeriCorps funding.

Representatives of the Shelby County Youth Council presented an annual update to commissioners on July 23, outlining recommendations from the 2024-25 Youth Voice Summit and asking for continued county support, help recruiting student members and funding to rebuild adult staffing lost when AmeriCorps funding ended.

Reggie Eskridge, the council's youth engagement coordinator with Bridges, said the council had convened more than 250 youth and 15 elected or civic leaders at the summit to discuss four priority areas: mental health, public safety/violence prevention, education and youth engagement. "The Shelby County Youth Council exists to build a stronger…

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