Title
Discuss and Recommend a 2025 Youth Council Work Plan
Recommended Action
Discuss and move the recommend a 2025 Youth Council Work Plan to the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee for recommendation to the full City Council for approval.
Report
Issue:
Whether to Discuss and move to recommend a 2025 Youth Council Work Plan to the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee for recommendation to the full City Council for approval.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Assistant to the City Manager, Youth Council Liaison, 360.753.8244
Presenter(s):
Susan Grisham, Assistant to the City Manager, Youth Council Liaison
Background and Analysis:
Each year, the Youth Council is responsible for putting together an annual work plan which will be presented to the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee for review and recommendation to the full City Council for approval. Items on the work plan should reflect the goals of the Youth Council. Staff are recommending the work plan includes scheduling of presentations and discussion of the City of Olympia's Comprehensive plan, which is currently being updated. Information regarding the comprehensive plan is attached to the staff report.
The Youth Council discussed this item at their January 15 meeting and directed staff to continue the conversation at their next meeting.
Climate Analysis:
This action does not impact climate outcomes.
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):
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