Title
Election and Approval of 2026 Youth Council Leadership Positions
Recommended Action
Identify Youth Council members to serve in 2026 Youth Council leadership positions. Once completed move to approve a slate of Youth Council members to serve in the 2026 Youth Council leadership positions.
Report
Issue:
Whether to identify Youth Council members to serve in 2026 Youth Council leadership positions and approve those members to serve as 2026 Youth Council.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Assistant to the City Manager
Presenter(s):
Nolan O’Connell, Chair, Youth Council
Background and Analysis:
The Youth Council holds annual elections to fill leadership positions critical to the council’s operations. The positions include Chair, Chair Pro Tem, Secretary, Treasurer, and three Vice Chairs for Communications, Policy, and Outreach. These roles ensure effective governance, facilitate meetings, coordinate subcommittee activities, and represent youth interests in community decision-making.
Climate Analysis:
This item does not have any impact on the City’s Climate work.
Equity Analysis:
The Youth Council’s election process prioritizes inclusivity by allowing self-nominations and multiple nominations per position.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
There are no known community interests related to this item.
Options:
1. Move to approve a slate of Youth Council members to serve in the 2026 Youth Council leadership positions.
2. Move to approve a slate of Youth Council members to serve in the 2026 Youth Council leadership positions with amendments.
3. Take no action (not recommended, as leadership positions would remain vacant).
Financial Impact:
There is no direct financial impact associated with the elections. All activities were conducted using existing Youth Council meeting resources.
Attachments:
Subcommittees and Leadership Positions Description