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Council approves $25,000 for youth education exchange and asks for Magna priority
Summary
Council approved $25,000 for an education exchange program but added legislative intent that Magna‑resident students be prioritized in future selections after concerns that previous cohorts favored West Valley students.
Council considered a funding request to support an education exchange that brings students to Magna for cultural and educational programming. Council members said past iterations had a higher share of West Valley students and directed that, going forward, selection should prioritize Magna residents. Council approved $25,000 with that legislative intent noted on the motion.
Councilmembers stressed that program logistics should ensure Magna youth benefit most from city funding while the organizers improve the program's in‑city experience. The council indicated it will monitor participation and ask organizers to demonstrate how Magna students are prioritized in future cohorts.
