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Richfield Youth City Council presents service projects for America's 250th anniversary
Summary
Youth City Council members presented a slate of community service projects including cemetery veteran-mapping for wreath placement, a Martin Luther King Jr. Day clean-up, 'Light to Unite' building and water-tower lighting on April 18 and July 4, and a plan to feature patriotic symbols in the July 4 parade.
Members of Richfield's Youth City Council presented a package of volunteer projects to the City Council tied to America's 250th anniversary and asked for the council's approval and support.
Youth mayor Kiana Byers described a multi-day cemetery mapping project to record veteran graves and update city records to facilitate wreath placement and future Memorial Day activities. Boston Winters and other youth leaders outlined plans for a community clean-up on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, participation in 'Light to Unite' lighting events (including lighting the Freedom stage April 18 and the water tower on July 4), and float themes and costuming for the July 4 parade. They also requested council assistance with approvals and outreach to help increase sponsorships and participation.
Council members thanked the youth for the presentation and indicated support; staff and council asked to be kept informed about logistics, permitting and any city resources required. No formal, stand-alone vote was recorded in the transcript on this item; the youth presentation concluded with expressions of appreciation from the mayor and council.
