Do you value youth voice in our community? Do you think that the voice of Malden’s youth is underrepresented in our local government? If you care about youth voice and participation in our city, please add your name to support the creation of the Malden Youth Council Advisory Committee. Youth councils are a fantastic way to get the youth more involved and is currently running successfully in many cities in Massachusetts including Boston, Cambridge, Worcester, Newton, and Wakefield.

Councillor Karen Colón Hayes will soon be proposing a resolve to create the Malden Youth Council Advisory Committee under the City Council. The Youth Council will be able to initiate and develop projects in collaboration with the City Council and other commissions in respect to the youth’s wants and needs. The board will consist of multiple ward-specific members between the ages of 13 and 20 who will be selected for one-year terms. This resolve needs to achieve a majority vote in the City council in order to pass, so your support would be greatly appreciated!

The Youth Council will serve the community in a multitude of ways. Most young people are unaware of the actions that their local government is taking so this council will provide youth with an opportunity to not only gain awareness, but also participate directly in local government projects. It will also instill leadership qualities and skills through real life experience. This is an essential way to build leaders for the future of our community.

Your signature would demonstrate the support among the public for the creation of the youth board to the city council. Please sign and share to support youth voice in Malden!