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Council member Torren proposes 'Leadership Monte Sereno' to engage youth
Summary
Council member Torren proposed a cohort‑based leadership internship for high‑school and college students to deepen youth civic engagement; council agreed to seek feedback from the youth commission before returning with a formal plan.
Council member Torren introduced a proposal for a local leadership program intended to offer cohort‑based internships and a pathway into public service for students. "Essentially, I've been thinking about, you know, here all the leadership programs from the different jurisdictions ... what can we do here at Monte Sereno?" Torren said, describing a program that would complement—not replace—the city's youth commission and that start with outreach to the youth commission for feedback.
Council members discussed format, scale and staff involvement; several recommended piloting in schools or running a one‑hour 'government in a box' presentation to assess student interest before creating a formal intern cohort. Torren volunteered to attend the youth commission meeting next week to gather feedback and report back to council on a recommended structure and potential external funding or partnerships.
