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Youth City Council mayor outlines priorities as council liaison shifts
Summary
The council approved a liaison transition to Council Member Suzanne Highland; Youth City Council Mayor Maryanne Jensen described the council’s activities and urged more youth leadership and clearer pathways for project ownership.
The council discussed Resolution 2026-9 appointing a new liaison to the Cottonwood Heights Youth City Council and heard remarks from the council’s current youth mayor.
Council Member Burell is stepping down as liaison and Council Member Suzanne Highland will assume the role; the council announced an application process for advisor volunteers and recognized longtime volunteer advisors Scott and Ann Bracken. The council said it will post the volunteer application for three weeks on the city website and social media.
Maryanne Jensen, the current Youth City Council mayor, told the council the body meets twice monthly for education, service and social activities and helps support city events including Butlerville Days and Light the Heights. Jensen, who has served for four years and two of those as mayor, said the council helps youth learn civic processes but that she had to advocate for leadership opportunities within the program and hopes the liaison transition will create clearer support for youth-led projects.
Council members thanked outgoing and continuing volunteers and encouraged further engagement with youth and families as the liaison change is implemented. No formal vote or protest was recorded in the provided transcript excerpts.
