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Council adds youth representative to Arts Commission, asks staff to sort logistics
Summary
Council amended the municipal code to require a youth representative on the Sunnyside Arts Commission (proposal aimed at a high‑school junior/senior, age ~16+). Members asked the commission to coordinate with schools about meeting times and possible lunch-hour refreshments or meetings at the high school.
The Sunnyside City Council voted to amend Sunnyside Municipal Code section 2.50.150(b) to include a youth representative on the Arts Commission. The clerk explained the commission requested that one member be a high-school student (the commission suggested a junior or senior, age 16 or older, to address transportation and scheduling).
Councilors discussed operational questions — whether the meetings would be held during lunch hours, whether the commission could meet at the high school, and whether the city would provide lunch-hour refreshments. Members agreed the code change can be adopted and the commission, staff and school administrators will coordinate on meeting times and logistics, including transportation or after-school options.
Why it matters: the policy creates a standing seat for youth voices on a civic body shaping public art and cultural projects, and councilors expressed interest in partnering with educators to broaden student engagement.
What’s next: staff and the Arts Commission will coordinate with the high school and report back on logistics including meeting times, transportation and any refreshments policy.
