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West Valley Cities Engage Youth in Community Affairs
Many cities and towns around the state are working to engage youth councils in community affairs. For instance, the city of Surprise
has asked their Youth Leadership Commission to weigh in on city affairs while the city of Peoria has asked its Youth Advisory Board
to take part in council discussions that affect the city. In the latest effort to engage young people in community affairs, Surprise
youth are being asked to comment online about issues from city programs for youth to their transportation woes. Councilmember John
Williams sent out a survey that asked young people five open-ended questions from how their ability to get involved is affected by
personal transportation issues to what the city should do to increase services for young people. At the same time, the youth council
has also stepped up its presence for youth at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns Annual Conference. Likewise, the city of Peoria's
Youth Advisory Board may have the opportunity to participate in regularly scheduled council meetings. This idea, presented by Councilmember
Jon Edwards, would allow for the youth civically engaged in issues affecting the cities. The students would also receive
and review city council packets and provide a perspective while learning to identify council meeting protocol. Youth Advisory Board Members
would alternate attendance at council meetings. This concept would be the only one used by a municipality in Arizona.
To learn more about Surprise's Youth Leadership Commission or Peoria's Youth Advisory Board, please follow the links below.
City of Surprise Youth Leadership Commission
City of Peoria Youth Advisory Board
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League of Arizona Cities and Towns
1820 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602-258-5786
Fax: 602-253-3874
http://www.azleague.org
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