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North Miami Youth Council discusses joint event with Miramar Youth Council
Summary
The North Miami Youth Council discussed partnering with the Miramar Youth Council on a joint event — members favored a mental-health panel and a revived youth summit — and directed staff to open scheduling talks while students work on event themes and logistics.
The North Miami Youth Council held a discussion on a proposed joint event with the Miramar Youth Council, with staff liaison Paul Brazil laying out a short timetable and next steps.
"My name is Paul Brazil, and I am the youth council liaison," Brazil told the council as he introduced the item and explained Miramar has previously collaborated with North Miami and is open to a joint program. "The proposal is basically to do a joint program to benefit both youth councils," he said, urging members to select a theme and event format to present to Miramar when its delegation returns from the National League of Cities.
Why it matters: members stressed that many current councilors will graduate in May, so organizers want to choose a theme and date quickly to ensure continuity, outreach and promotion for the youth council. Several members recommended reviving a youth summit featuring panels on leadership or civic careers; others suggested a career-focused panel for students preparing for college.
Councilmember ideas included small community-friendly formats (a potluck-style reception or refreshments) and recognition events for outstanding high school students to boost recruitment. Paul recommended a follow-up virtual meeting between the two youth councils so each side can finalize a theme before picking a date.
No formal vote was taken; the council gave staff direction to present the proposed themes to Miramar and to return with a date and logistics options. The clerk noted that, procedurally, the joint event is a discussion item and does not require a motion at this meeting.
Next steps: staff will present the council’s preferred themes to the Miramar Youth Council when they return from the National League of Cities and set a date once both councils agree.
