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Council extends youth council pilot for two years to expand student involvement
Summary
Salinas City Council authorized a two-year extension and expanded recruitment plan for the youth council pilot, including school-site representatives, at-large chairs, and support roles; no new city funding was requested.
The Salinas City Council voted unanimously June 17 to extend a city-run youth council pilot for two years and to proceed with recruitment and a curriculum of civic-skills training.
Staff said the youth council concept originated in a 2024 city youth internship and that the interns recommended a "youth council" model rather than a stand-alone youth commission. Under the pilot extension approved by council, the city…
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