Sugar Land-area high school students interested in serving their community are encouraged to apply for the 2010-2011 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council.
The council provides an opportunity to influence and serve the local community while collaborating with peers. Last year, MYAC members contributed to the community through public service projects, toured City facilities and learned about Sugar Land governance, including the roles of the mayor, City Council and city manager.
Events from last year included the city tour and “Meet the Chiefs,” where students met the police and fire chiefs, asked questions and toured their respective departments.
High school students who live in Sugar Land and are interested in becoming a member of MYAC may register for either full or e-membership at www.sugarlandtx.gov. Last year, there were more than 100 MYAC members, 38 of whom were full members. The full membership is competitive, and members will be chosen based on their commitment to serve the community and their willingness to attend monthly meetings.
MYAC meetings are held once a month on Saturday mornings; this year’s schedule is available at www.sugarlandtx.gov.
All previous MYAC members may apply for alumni membership, which provides opportunities for continued service to the city.
2010-2011 MYAC applications are online now and will be available until the online through Aug. 27 deadline. Students will be selected based on their applications and group interviews. Applications can be found at www.sugarlandtx.gov.
For more information, call 281-275-2710, e-mail myac@sugarlandtx.gov, or visit www.sugarlandtx.gov.
Where do real baby boomer voters stand? Hope, these will be the rill baby boomers voters of the future, with a healthy voice to vote strongly! Starting today in 2010 General elecetion?
I would add to that it isn’t just the few who voted for them, it is also and probably more so those who gave large sums of campaign funding to them that get access. I’ve voted for many who claim to be the “peoples candidates” but the reality when you pull their records is something else entirely.
Yes Viewpoint, you are right about that! Many folks don’t realize that politicians only represent those few who voted for them. If you don’t vote, you don’t get a voice and you don’t get the right to complain. I hope these kiddos learned something from their experience with City Hall.
Young students must learn their first admenment right to vote and protest during regular public meeting with all elected officials at an early age. To end very poor low voter turnouts low 10%?!