Title
Recruitment Planning and Subcommittee Work
Recommended Action
Work on the details and planning of the Youth Council recruitment plan and break into subcommittees for discussion if needed.
Report
Issue:
Whether to work on the details and planning of the Youth Council recruitment plan and break into subcommittees for discussion if needed.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Youth Council Liaison, 360.753.8244
Presenter(s):
Susan Grisham, Youth Council Liaison
Background and Analysis:
In 2024, the City Council appointed the inaugural Youth Council. Youth Council members serve one-year terms that end on August 31. Per the City's municipal code, the Youth Council shall be up to 20 members; currently there are 16 seated members.
At their February 19th meeting, the Youth Council approved a recruitment plan. At this meeting, Youth Councilmembers will begin the planning for recruitment beginning in May.
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 a budget of up to $2500 for the purpose of recruitment event planning.
Options:
1. Work on the details and planning of the Youth Council recruitment plan and break into subcommittees for discussion if needed.
2. Do not work on the details and planning of the Youth Cou...
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