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YIPAC seeks youth members; commissioners outline outreach and eligibility
Summary
Commissioners said they are recruiting youth members (ages 16–18) for commissions, circulating informational blurbs and encouraging voter/outreach engagement; one commission has previously hosted a youth member.
Commissioners discussed open seats on municipal commissions and renewed efforts to recruit youth members for advisory roles.
A council member noted one remaining opening and confirmed that the commission allows youth members between ages 16 and 18. "They must be under 18... between 16 and 18 is the definition that we gave for a youth member," a staff voice said. Commissioners said staff (Lisa) prepared informational blurbs about each commission’s responsibilities, and that outreach will tie into voting‑related engagement where appropriate. One commissioner recalled that the Sustainability Commission previously had a successful youth member who completed a term.
The group encouraged application for the remaining openings; one potential youth applicant (Marley Digby) was mentioned as having applied and the chair said the application will be discussed at an upcoming city council meeting.
