Council debates structure for youth council; options include parks program or formal commission

May 21, 2025

Councilmembers and staff discussed whether a planned Lynnwood youth council should launch as a parks program or be established as a formal advisory commission. Concerns included Open Public Meetings Act implications, parental consent for minors, staffing and long-term sustainability.

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Lynnwood — City Council members spent substantial time May 21 discussing how to organize a planned youth council after a months-long task-group process produced a draft ordinance and a recommended framework.

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