Grantsville youth council unveils agenda and receives grant from Rocky Mountain Power

The Grantsville Youth City Council introduced its membership and plans at the Grantsville City Council meeting on Aug. 6, 2025, and accepted a grant from Rocky Mountain Power.

The new youth council listed officers and directors by name and described several projects they plan this year. “Our first one is going to be the Adopt Main Street project,” said a youth council member, describing a volunteer cleanup program open to schools and community organizations. Members also said they plan a podcast series under the theme “Empowering Youth Voices” and identified a podcast captain. The council reported holding two meetings so far and said its first public appearance was a Fourth of July float.

Rocky Mountain Power presented a Grama award and a check to the youth council. Nick Jenkins, speaking for Rocky Mountain Power, praised the council’s leadership development and cited examples of past youth council members advancing into higher leadership roles. He noted the company’s executives had reviewed the council’s grant application and materials and approved support.

Mayor Neil Critslow and multiple council members acknowledged the youth council and its adviser for organizing activities and scholarship recipients for past service. The city did not take any formal action related to the youth council at the meeting; the presentation and the grant acceptance were ceremonial and informational.

The youth council listed project plans that city officials said they will support administratively and that youth members said they will carry out during the school year.