Youth City Council

Civic engagement means caring about your community and taking action to make it better. It means learning about issues, sharing your voice, working with others, and using your ideas and energy to solve problems and create positive change. A civically responsible person understands that they are part of something bigger.

We encourage dedicated youth in 9th - 12th grades who live in or have a strong tie to South Salt Lake to apply for the South Salt Lake Youth City Council.

Vision

Youth City CouncilWe envision a city where every young person has a voice in community decisions, a hand in serving their neighbors, and the skills to lead with purpose and impact.

Mission

The South Salt Lake Youth City Council amplifies youth voices and connects them with opportunities to serve and lead — providing tools, experiences, and confidence to strengthen their community and make a difference now and in the future.

What We Do

The Youth City Council meets twice a month during the school year. During this time, the group may discuss current events, learn about legislative debate, participate in focus groups, plan projects and service opportunities, and more. Outside of meetings, there are also opportunities for members to participate in community events, service projects, and leadership development. Members of the Youth City Council are encouraged to attend one city council meeting each quarter to stay up to date on City happenings. 

Examples of projects, events, and activities include:

  • Night Out Against Crime and Emergency Preparedness Fair
  • Halloween Spooktacular
  • PAL Thanksgiving Service Project
  • Sharing Tree gift shopping
  • Sub for Santa gift distribution
  • Breakfast with Santa
  • Youth Day on the Hill
  • Multicultural Youth Leadership Day
  • World Refugee Day
  • Freedom Fest
  • SLCo Teen Health Summit
  • Other City and Recreation Department Programs
  • Police Department Service Projects
  • Volunteering at Promise SSL afterschool programs
  • Volunteering at the Columbus Senior Center
  • Utah Association of Youth Councils - Youth Council Leadership Conference
  • Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Conference in Washington D.C.
  • And more!

Why Should You Join?

  • Make a difference in your community
  • Make new friends and contacts
  • Build a positive sense of agency and empowerment
  • Prepare for leadership roles
  • Learn valuable life and career skills
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