Cedar City Youth Council Begins Community Service

I saw in the Mayor's Newsletter the other day that the new Youth City Council was inducted to serve at the January 11^th City Council Meeting. According to the newsletter, the Youth Council started about 20 years ago to give area 11^th graders opportunity to build leadership skills, have a vehicle for civic engagement, and learn about public service while they render service to the community.

The Youth City Council was dormant for a few years before restarting about three years ago.

The role of a city youth council is indispensable in shaping the future of communities by championing the rights and aspirations of young people. These councils serve as dynamic platforms where the voices of the youth are not only heard but also translated into tangible actions and policies.

Those interested in serving on the Youth City Council begin the process by applying at the start of the academic year. Councilman R. Scott Phillips leads the effort to select the council for the year. Canyon View High School has the most members on the Youth City Council with six member selected to serve this year.

The Youth City Council members recently joined Mayor Garth Green along with City Council members Carter Wilkey and R. Scott Phillips for a trip to the state capitol where they participated in Local Officials Day. 1,500 students from other youth councils were also there for the day giving our local members the chance to network and exchange ideas.

Youth City Council member provide a positive role model for youth in the area, and provide service to the city by helping out at events like the Polar Plunge and the upcoming Love Where You Live essay contest.

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Past participants in the youth council have said serving on the council has given them opportunity to learn about local government, meet elected officials, learn about collaboration and has been an enhancement for college applications.