Title
Special Recognition – Olympia Youth Council Debut of Ride Public Transportation Public Service Announcement
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Debut the Youth Council led public transportation Public Service Announcement (PSA).
Report
Issue:
Whether to debut the Youth Council led public transportation PSA.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Assistant to the City Manager, 360.753.8441
Presenter(s):
Susan Grisham, Assistant to the City Manager
Josh Linn, Digital Engagement Manager
Donovon Jojola, Youth Council Chair
Kaelyn Velazquez, Youth Council Vice Chair, Outreach
Intercity Transit Chief Marketing, Communications & Outreach Officer Nick Demerice
Background and Analysis:
The Olympia Youth Council provides youth in the Olympia community with opportunities to engage in local government, share youth perspectives, and take action on issues that affect their community.
The idea for the Ride Public Transportation public service announcement (PSA) came directly from Youth Council members as part of their interest in community engagement and promoting public transportation. Youth Council members worked in partnership with City of Olympia staff and Intercity Transit to develop the concept and bring their idea to life.
The collaboration provided an opportunity for youth to take the lead on a community-focused project to create a message encouraging people, particularly young people, to consider public transportation.
During this special recognition, the Youth Council will debut the Ride Public Transportation PSA for the first time before City Council and the community.
The project highlights the initiative and creativity of Olympia's youth and demonstrates how young people can help shape community conversations and turn their ideas into action through partnerships with local government and community organizations.
Climate Analysis:
Public transportation provides an alternative to indi...
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