Title
Approval of the Proposed 2025 Youth Council Work Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee recommends approval of the proposed 2025 Youth Council Work Plan.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the Proposed 2025 Youth Council Work Plan.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the Proposed 2025 Youth Council Work Plan.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Assistant to the City Manager, 360.753.8244
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar item.
Background and Analysis:
At their February 2 and February 19, 2025, meetings the Olympia Youth Council discussed, and approved the proposed 2025 Work Plan. The Work Plan includes briefings and discussion on chapters of the Comprehensive Plan; several topics the Youth Council asked for briefings on related to housing, transportation and social media; along with planning for upcoming Youth Council recruitment. Room was left on the work plan for items, interests and issues that may come up throughout the year.
The Community Livability & Public Safety Committee approved the proposed 2025 Youth Council Work Plan at their February 26, 2025 meeting.
Climate Analysis:
This project is not expected to have an impact on greenhouse gas emissions.
Equity Analysis:
Based on data from the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s “Report Card”, minority enrollment in Olympia’s schools is at 40% and approximately 20% of students are economically disadvantaged. (This data does not include students who are not in traditional schools, like home school or G.E.D programs.) One of the main goals of a Youth Council is to engage and lift up voices and perspectives of people who are often excluded from decision making and lack access to power.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Youth in our community have expressed an interest in participating in decision making that effects their future.
Financial Impact:
There is $20,000 budget for Youth Council support and activities.
Options:
1. Move to approve the proposed 2025 Youth Council Work Plan.
2. Move to approve the proposed 2025 Youth Council Work Plan with amendments.
3. Take other action.
Attachments:
Proposed 2025 Work Plan