The Youth Council works with City Council to demonstrate how City decisions impact the youth of Lakewood.
Description
The Youth Council makes a monthly report about the city-wide impact of city decisions on Lakewood youth.
The Youth Council also participates in a variety of activities including:
- Make-a-Difference Day
- Annual Youth Summit
- Truck and Tractor Day;
- Stuff the Bus with Caring for Kids;
- Christmas Tree Lighting; and
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
- Youth Action Day at Washington State Capitol
- Leadership Summit hosted by Washington State Parks and Recreation
2024 Youth Empowerment Summit
The 2024 Lakewood Youth Council Youth Empowerment Summit was held Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Harrison Prep High School. The event was for students in seventh through 12th grade. There was free food, a coffee truck with free drinks, lawn and video games, door prizes, a photo booth, breakout sessions for students to connect with each other and a discussion on cultural wealth.
Stay tuned for information about the 2025 Youth Empowerment Summit.
Membership
- Councilmember Patti Belle (Council Liaison)
- Councilmember J. Trestin Lauricella (Council Liaison)
- Youth Council Appointments for the 2024-2025 School Year is tentatively scheduled for the City Council meeting of Monday, August 1, 2024.
Qualifications for becoming a Youth Council member are any combination equivalent to:
- High School student (or entering high school) in good academic standing. This includes a good attendance record, past leadership experience, and/or involvement in school or community organizations.
- Attend a school in Lakewood or reside in Lakewood.
Media
2023/2024
2022/2023
Agenda and Minutes
- September 18, 2023
- October 2, 2023
- October 16, 2023
- November 6, 2023
- November 20, 2023
- January 2, 2024
- January 16, 2024
- February 5, 2024
- February 20, 2024
- March 4, 2024
- March 18, 2024
- April 1, 2024
- May 6, 2024
- May 20, 2024
- June 3, 2024
- Agenda
- Minutes