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Purpose: The purpose of the Youth Advisory Council is to stimulate and foster the active participation of young individuals in the addressing of issues impacting the youth of the community to ensure leaders of tomorrow have input in the local government process today.

The Youth Advisory Council shall recommend to the City Commission policies, procedures and philosophies and serve as advocates for issues and initiatives to positively impact the lives of youth.  It shall facilitate community meetings with youth to discuss issues and suggestions for improvement, assist in planning and implementing various events to benefit youth in the community and promote and recognize abilities, accomplishments and contributions of youth.

General Council Membership Application

Ordinance: No. 12-14, 15-01

Meetings Dates & Times:

Second Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m.

James A. Lewis Commission Chambers, City Hall

City Staff Contact:
Melanie Westmoreland
Assistant Deputy City Clerk

Physical Address:
15100 NW 142nd Terrace
Alachua, FL 32615

Phone: (386) 418-6100

Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
7:30am - 6:00pm

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 9
Alachua, FL 32616-0009

Fax: (386) 418-6177

Member

Term

Appointed

Expires

 

 

 

 

Acting Chair Malcolm Dixon
Santa Fe High School

2 years

06/23/2014

05/06/2016

Houston "Cole" Brewer
Santa Fe High School

2 years

06/23/2014

05/06/2016

Kiler Melvin
Gainesville High School

2 years

11/24/2014

05/06/2017

Lindsey O'Ferrell
Santa Fe High School

2 years

11/24/2014

05/06/2015

Membership Requirements:

  • Must live in City of Alachua or be enrolled in a public school, private school or a home education program within the city of Alachua
  • Must be enrolled in grades nine through twelve

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9, Alachua, FL 32616
Physical Address: 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
Telephone:(386) 418-6100