Placement: New Business
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Recommendation for Appointment to Serve on the City of Port St. Lucie Youth Council.
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Submitted By: Stephanie Vernot, Community Engagement Manager, Communications Department
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a Smart & Connected City.
Executive Summary (General Business): The City of Port St. Lucie Youth Council was established in 2023 and serves as a fact-finding board. The Youth Council members are residents of the City who are currently enrolled in high school in grades nine (9) through twelve (12). On August 12, 2024, the City Council tentatively approved a new Youth Council structure for year 2024/2025 which allows all members who submitted sufficient applications to serve on the Council. To ensure everyone is actively involved, we will offer various committees focusing on different topics. This structure is intended to promote collaboration and ensure that all members can participate meaningfully.
This item serves to do the following subject to the City Council's advice and consent: Appoint the 47 nominees listed below as regular members of the City of Port St. Lucie Youth Council:
* Abigail Pruitt, 10th grade at Florida Virtual School
* Ishita Bansal, 11th grade at St. Andrews School in Boca
* Alexis Allen, 10th grade at Port St. Lucie High School
* Gabriella Smith, 10th grade at Port St. Lucie High School
* Kendall Mercurio 9th grade at Florida Virtual School
* Isabella Altidor, 11th grade at John Carroll High School
* Zachariah Begeansma,9th grade at Mosaic Digital Academy
* Denisha Elvd, 12th grade at Fort Pierce Central High School
* Gage Krom, 10th grade at Saint Lucie West Centennial High School
* Noah Oscar, 10th grade at St Lucie West Centennial High School
* Aileen Martin-Santana, 12th grade at Treasure Coast High School
* Tahisha Aristene, 9th grade at Saint Lucie West Centennial High School
* Leonardo Garcia, 10th grade at Treasure Coast High School
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