Create Richmond Youth Council after mayor's youth summit presentation

Youth & Community ProgramsGovernanceOffice of the MayorResolution

In Plain English

The mayor hosted a youth summit in 2014 where participants recommended creating a formal youth council. This new council gives young Richmond residents an official voice in city government. If approved, the youth council becomes a permanent advisory body to help guide city decisions affecting young people.

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Votes

Adopt Resolution No. 62-14a establishing a Richmond Youth Council

Passed

6 to 1

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Why This Vote Matters

Richmond will establish a permanent Youth Council to give young residents an official voice in city government. The council voted with broad support to create this new advisory body, which grew out of recommendations from the mayor's 2014 Youth Summit. Only Councilmember Butt opposed the measure, while the other six members voted yes. The youth council will help guide city decisions that affect young people, creating a formal channel for youth input that didn't exist before.

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Community Discussion

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