Calling all future elected leaders.
Applications are now open for the Takoma Park Youth Council, an opportunity for children to serve directly under the Takoma Park City Council.
Up to 11 residents in grades 7-12 are selected each year by the City Council to serve as part of Takoma Park’s Youth Council. Representatives of this group will be awarded with an opportunity to learn about local government through active participation in decision making.
The Youth Council advises the overseeing City Council on matters pertaining to the younger population of Takoma Park, and also benefits the community through service and leadership.
Members of the council are eligible to receive either Student Service Learning hours or a $40 stipend for attending each meeting. Those appointed will serve one year terms, and will be eligible for reappointment annually.
Eager young politicians may fill out the applicant form online no later than September 7, 2022. Questions may directed to Jessie Carpenter, who can be contacted at 301-891-7267 or by emailing jessiec@takomaparkmd.gov.
We encourage Takoma Park youth rising to grades 7th through 12th to apply to serve on the Takoma Park Youth Council.
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— TakomaParkMD (@TakomaParkMD) July 18, 2022
