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Lynnwood confirms inaugural youth council, appointing two classes of student representatives
Summary
The Lynnwood City Council unanimously approved appointments to its first Youth Council on June 8, voting 7–0 in two roll-call votes to install members with terms ending in 2027 and 2028 after a public introduction by the recreation superintendent.
The Lynnwood City Council unanimously confirmed the city’s inaugural Youth Council on June 8, appointing student representatives to staggered terms through June 2027 and June 2028.
The confirmation followed presentations from Recreation Superintendent Shutey, who said the youth council was established to give young people a voice in local government and to encourage civic engagement. Candidates introduced themselves at the council dais and explained why they wanted to serve, highlighting priorities that included youth mental-health supports, representation for students of color and low-income students, violence prevention, and greater opportunities for peers to be heard.
Council Vice President Escamilla moved to appoint the first group of candidates to terms ending June 1, 2027; the motion was seconded and carried by roll-call vote, recorded as 7 yes, 0 no. A second motion by Escamilla appointed a second group to terms ending June 1, 2028; that motion also passed by roll-call vote, 7–0. The mayor and multiple councilmembers praised the student applicants during the meeting for their leadership and courage in speaking publicly.
Students who spoke at the council meeting included Alice Pham (who described a focus on mental health and inclusivity), Brady Cooper and other high-school and college students representing Lynnwood and neighboring districts. The council asked staff to schedule the youth council’s first meetings and invited the students to participate in future civic events.
The appointments mark the formal launch of a city-run youth advisory body that staff said was created after an application and selection process in April and May and is intended to build leadership pathways and foster city–youth partnerships. The council recessed briefly for photos following the confirmation.
The council’s formal actions on the appointments were recorded as motions to appoint (mover: Escamilla) followed by roll-call votes of 7–0 on both motions. The meeting packet and staff remarks list term end dates (06/01/2027 for the first group; 06/01/2028 for the second group). The council encouraged the new youth council to begin work on priorities raised during candidate introductions.
