Title
Discuss 2026 Youth Council Work Plan Items
Recommended Action
Discuss 2026 Youth Council Work Plan items.
Report
Issue:
Whether to Discuss 2026 Youth Council Work Plan items.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Youth Council Liaison, 360.753.8441
Presenter(s):
Susan Grisham, 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. At the September Youth Council meeting, youth shared their suggestions for items for the 2026 Work Plan. Staff consolidated these items into categories and combined similar items. At this meeting Youth Councilmembers will be given the opportunity to discuss and take a live survey to help prioritize what items they would like to work in in 2026.
The outcomes from the discussion will be put forward at the December 2026 Youth Council meeting for formal approval.
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):
Youth in Olympia have expressed an interest in participating in decision making that effects their future.
Options:
1. Discuss 2026 Youth Council Work Plan items.
2. Discuss at another time.
Attachments:
None