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Youth Council approves new shark artwork for community display
Summary
Youth Council approved a new shark design from Peace Project Incorporated, with organizers estimating painting and protective coating will be complete by late March and the shark returned to the Live Oak Culture Center.
Chair Perkis presided as the youth council heard a presentation and approved a new shark design for a community art project.
Shai Morris, owner of Peace Project Incorporated, presented the new design and explained PEACE ("Positive Education and Creative Expressions") runs STEM- and arts-focused youth programs. "My name is Shai Morris. I'm the owner of the Peace Project Incorporated," she said, adding that the original shark was damaged by maintenance and the original youth participants have graduated. Morris said the new design will let current youth participate and that painting will take place at her space (546 Washington Street) or at nearby parks. She estimated the painting would take "maybe like 2 weeks," with an additional week for a protective coating, and expected the shark to be reinstalled by late March.
A council member moved to accept the design; the motion was seconded and the city clerk conducted a roll-call vote. Members present voted in favor and Chair Perkis announced, "The new shark design has been approved." Morris asked community members to photograph and post the shark on social media once it is installed.
The action followed discussion of logistics (meeting location, coating, and timeline) and the council directed staff and the presenter to coordinate coating and placement details before installation.
