Longmont Youth Council, Children and Youth Resources Division

Children and Youth Resources Division

The Longmont Youth Council was established by the Longmont City Council to encourage greater youth participation in the City's government, and is charged with actively advising the City Council with thoughtful recommendations on issues concerning youth and assisting City Staff in considering youth perspectives in its planning efforts.

Accomplishments

Survey: Members created and distributed a survey for Longmont teens regarding their desires for activities in Longmont
Strategic Plan: The City of Longmont Division of Youth Services strategic plan was to developed with the input from the Youth Council. Members of the Youth Council helped write the final document
Teen Night: Members hosted an evening of games and information for teens
Youth Business Licenses: Members drafted an ordinance that would allow for more "youth friendly" City policy around teen businesses
Youth Asset Awards: Members implemented the first two years of Asset Awards for Longmont's youth
Rhythm on the River: Members consulted with City of Longmont Recreation Division to provide input on teen activities at the annual Rhythm on the River event
Leadership Training: Members have worked with neighborhood leaders to understand the diversity and contributions youth can make in a neighborhood setting
Motorized Scooter Ordinance: Members researched and made recommendations to City Council on the appropiate use of motorized scooters in the community

2008-2009 Youth Council Members

Member	Term Expires
Casey Boland	05/31/2010
Mackenzie Haas	05/31/2009
Sarah Johnson	05/31/2009
Megan O'Rell	05/31/2009
Ryan Philipp	05/31/2009
Selina Seyfe	05/31/2009
Jennifer Lombard	05/31/2010
Tamara Lhungay	05/31/2010
Claire Koerner	05/31/2010
Jordan Hale	05/31/2010
Savannah Edson	05/31/2010
Savanna Hurd	05/31/2010
Sashea Sandoval	05/31/2009
Anna Sutherland	05/31/2010
Marilyn Villalobos	05/31/2010
Katie Pray	05/31/2010
Christina Pacheco	Children and Youth Resources Liason
Sean McCoy	City Council Liason

Interested in becoming involved with teen issues in our community? Join Longmont Youth Council and help advise City Council on issues that matter to teens.

Download the Youth Council Membership Application Form

Meetings are public and occur every other Wednesday from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Children and Youth Resources, 1050 Lashley Street.

For more information, contact Christina Pacheco at 303-774-3752 or email christina.pacheco@ci.longmont.co.us

Longmont Youth Council, Children and Youth Resources Division

Member

Term Expires