Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 05-01-2018
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Presentation by the Broken Arrow Youth City Council on the 2018 Congressional City Conference, and recognition of Youth City Council Members and presentation of certificates
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Background:
The Youth City Council (YCC) met regularly during the school year under the direction of City Council Members Johnnie Parks and Scott Eudey, along with members of the City Manager’s staff. The purpose of YCC is to introduce its members to municipal government. During the year, the YCC had the opportunity to hear presentations from various departments and their directors including: City Clerk, Development Services, Engineering & Construction, Fire, and Police. They also had the opportunity to job shadow various staff members in areas of interest to them.
Five (5) members of the YCC traveled to Washington, D.C., in March with City Councilors and City staff to attend the National League of Cities (NLC) 2018 Congressional City Conference. While in Washington, they participated in conference programs, visited national monuments, experienced public transportation, and took part in activities with other Youth Councils from across the country. YCC members raised funds to help pay for their own travel expenses.
The following Youth City Council Members have fulfilled requirements of the Youth Council for the 2017-2018 school year and will be recognized following the NLC Conference presentation:
Zoe Brooks, Senior, BAHS
Abigail Carter, Senior, Home School
Allison Cloud, Senior, Epic Charter School
Elvin "EJ" Hardwick, Senior, BAHS
Megan Skates, Senior, BAHS
Piper Tully, Senior, BAHS
Shewetanshu Das, Junior, Booker T. Washington
Nathan Hubbard, Junior, BAHS
Madison Sipes, Junior, Lincoln Christian
Kelsie Schwab, Junior, BAHS
My Vu Le, Junior, BAHS
Ethan Haldeman, Junior, BAHS
The Broken Arrow Youth City Council is a two-year program open to high school students living in the Broken Arrow fenceline. More information and applications for rising juniors are available at www.brokenarrowok.gov/youthcitycouncil.
Cost: $0
Funding Source: None
Requested By: Jennifer Hooks, Community Relations Liaison
Approved By: Michael L. Spurgeon, City Manager
Attachments: None
Recommendation:
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No action is required.
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