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Councilman Stokes details July 18 ‘Youth Empowerment 2026’ event and shirt order; council will review funding
Summary
Councilman Clafer Stokes outlined 'Youth Empowerment 2026' for July 18, free for children 8–18, with 130 shirts proposed at a quoted vendor price of $2,558.50; councilors discussed size mixes and agreed to revisit final purchase decisions at the regular meeting.
Councilman Clafer Stokes (District 2) presented plans for “Youth Empowerment 2026” during a June 2 Center Point work session, describing a July 18 program at the community center for ages 8–18 with registration from 9 a.m. and panels from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. He said the event will include four panelists on church, family, education and community service, a DJ and free food; the planned keynote is Dr. Gonelin, identified in the meeting as a Jefferson County superintendent.
Stokes said the event organizers arranged for 130 shirts (children and panel/council shirts) and reported that the vendor lowered the shirt estimate to $2,558.50. He said the total cost for the whole event was expected to be under $5,000 and suggested the shirt cost could come from his travel allotment if the council preferred. Stokes emphasized the event is intended as an annual program.
Councilors raised practical questions about shirt sizes and mixes for children, urging more small and medium sizes rather than many extra-large shirts intended for adults and panelists. Participants and staff agreed that sizes could be adjusted and that a different size mix would change the price. The transcript does not show a final procurement approval or a formal vote on the shirt purchase during the work session.
Next steps: the council adjourned the work session and said the matter would be considered further at the regular meeting; the record notes the city attorney was expected to review procurement/legal questions before final action.
