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Council approves first reading to establish youth council (Bill 26-4)
Summary
Council approved the first reading of an ordinance creating a youth council (five members, two alternates, ages roughly 14–20) with the plan that youth officers serve as student representative delegates; the item advances toward further steps in the ordinance process.
Council moved and approved the first reading of Bill 26-4 to create a youth council comprised of five members and two alternates, with representation tied to the student representative role. Council members and the student representative endorsed the measure during discussion and voiced hope the council will receive robust applications.
Council described membership ages (approximately 14–20, and inclusion of 8th graders was confirmed) and the intended structure (chair/vice chair arrangements with student reps serving as representatives). The motion passed on voice and roll-call affirmations; the measure will proceed through standard ordinance steps for eventual adoption.
Councilmembers expressed interest in outreach to encourage applications and noted the youth council as a mechanism to bring young voices into city decision making.
