Youth City Council T
he Santaquin City Youth Council has been established for just over a year now. It has been a wonderful thing to see the youth in our community come together to serve and learn about city government. They have found many opportunities to participate in projects such as helping the Recreation Department groom the ball fields, painting a wooden sheep for the County Fair and delivering fliers for the Santaquin Light Parade. They were able to participate in helping at last year’s Orchard Days at the majority of events: Family Night, Block-Bash Dance, Rodeo, Parade, and helped run the Bounce Houses in the park. Orchard Days was definitely a highlight for the Youth Council. The Youth Council has divided their efforts among the different departments and are Santaquin Youth City Council Celebrating 1-year Anniversary with City Council able to come up with ideas and activities if they wish. Some of In November the Youth Council was able to see how it really is during this time and the these fun activities have been to help at the Veterans Dinner. They helped excitement that surrounds it. They ended the helping with the Library kickoff as well as decorate, serve food and visit with those in atday with a catered lunch and speakers. starting a book club for teens. tendance. It was such a meaningful and special Santaquin City had the opportunity to They are always looking to make a positive award a scholarship in the amount of $500 to influence in the community. The Youth Coun- night for the youth in attendance. They had the great opportunity to attend Abbie Hales. She graduated this year and will cil had an activity “Random Acts of Kindness” Local Officials Day at the State Capitol. The be attending BYU-Idaho in the fall. She served they went out and gave notes of positivity and council was able to attend workshops with oth- as our secretary for the past year and we will kindness to Santaquin City residents. They er local Youth Councils and learn more about miss her influence and service on the council. have also done this for the staff at the city ofcity government. They met with Rep. Mark Mayor: Emme McDowell, Mayor Pro tem: fice. Each month a Department is highlighted Roberts and had a great question and answer Jaden Wickman, Secretary: Abbie Hales, Menas the “Department of the Month”. They want session with him. Since this event happened tors: Betsy Montoya and Suzy McDowell. to show their appreciation to those that work during the legislative session, they were able and live in our great city!
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