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Council keeps Step Up to Work eligibility at 14–18 after public comment
Summary
After public testimony and council discussion, the Fort Myers City Council voted to keep the Step Up to Work program eligibility at ages 14–18. HR staff described the program’s history and council members said younger participants benefit from early workforce exposure.
The City of Fort Myers City Council voted to keep the Step Up to Work youth program age eligibility at 14–18 following public comment and discussion. Councilmember Watson moved to retain the 14–18 range; the motion carried on a roll call vote.
Councilmember Watson said she did not support changing the eligibility to 16–18 because 14‑ and 15‑year‑olds often have fewer employment opportunities and rely on municipal…
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