The members of the Ivins Youth Council were officially sworn in at last night’s Ivins City Council meeting, officiated by Mayor Chris Hart.
After the swearing-in ceremony, the Youth Council’s Director, Jamy Dahle, hosted an informal kick-off meeting with the Youth Council members and their parents in the City Hall conference room.
Ivins City Youth Council Vision Statement
As active members of our community we, the Ivins Youth Council, share a vision. Our vision is a community whose members are aware of and involved in what is happening in our city and are actively engaged in making it a better place to live through serving others and working to maintain a safe, law-abiding society. Our goal is to let youth know that they matter and to provide them with the opportunities, and leadership skills, to make a difference and be heard. As the future leaders of our community and of America, it is time for us to Raise Our Voice and Take Action.
Youth Council Members
Samuel Gillette: Sam is in 11th grade at Dixie High School. He believes youth involvement is important to the community because it gives youth a chance to learn and serve the people around. For the community to be fully represented, it should have representatives from different age groups.
Averi Jackson: Averi is in 9th grade at Vista Charter School. She believes young people have new, fresh ideas that deserve to be heard. Kids are part of the community too and their voices should not be discounted.
Brennen Kinslow: Brennen is in 9th grade at Westside Christian School. He would like to put on more youth activities in our community. He will commit his time to the Ivins Youth Council and expressed he will gladly take on any responsibilities that come up such as service projects, or public speaking.
Connor Oliphant: Connor is in 11th grade at Snow Canyon High School. He stated the youth are the future of the city, and we want to learn to better help out the community.
Mikiela Snyder: Mika is in 11th grade at Dixie High School. She thinks youth involvement is important because we can weigh in on topics and issues with points of views that differ from our city council’s.
Summer Terry: Summer is in 10th grade via a home school program. She stated we are the rising generation, it is important for us to learn, be involved and to serve our community.
Roxie Sparling: Roxie is in 9th grade at Vista Charter High School. She indicated it is important to have different perspectives from a range of ages not just adults. The youth of today are the future of tomorrow.