Grand Junction City Council

Teens — Have an Opinion?

City Council wants to hear it.

The 2007-2008 City Youth Council gathers for a photo during
their August retreat on the Grand Mesa.
The following are the officers for the coming year: Youth Mayor, Ellen Gaglione;
Youth Vice Mayor, Ellen Garcia; Treasurer, Melissa Fisher;
and Secretary, Tyler Walton.

2nd Annual Spotlight Youth Event to hit the Grand Valley on Friday, April 3rd at the Avalon Theatre. Stay tuned for details!

City Youth Council (CYC)

The City Youth Council (CYC) was first appointed by the City Council in the fall of 2003 to give Grand Junction's youth a voice in government. The CYC advises the City Council on issues relative to youth activities and community involvement. Members must be between grades 9 through 12. Members serve two-year terms.

The Youth Council meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Administration Conference Room, on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. Please check the schedule to the right for dates.

If you have Youth Council questions, call 256-4184.

City Youth Council Events:

None scheduled at this time. Please check schedule to right for election events.

City Youth Council Photos:

2008 City Youth Council retreat on the Grand Mesa

The Youth Council members
are as follows:

Kevin Bailey, FMHS, Senior
Rebecca Cackler, GJHS, Senior
Melissa Fisher, FMHS, Senior
Ellen Gaglione, FMHS, Senior
Ellen Garcia, CHS, Senior
Owen Gartner, PHS, Sophomore
Hudson Hawks, FMHS, Junior
Brea LaBonte, GJHS, Senior
Donnie Powell, GJHS, Freshman
Baylee Ragar, GJHS, Junior
Jason Rison, CHS, Senior
Tyler Walton, GJHS, Sophomore

OFFICERS:
Youth Mayor: Ellen Gaglione
Youth Vice Mayor: Ellen Garcia
Secretary: Tyler Walton
Treasurer: Melissa Fisher

This page updated Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Grand Junction
City Youth Council
Upcoming Meeting Schedule

City Youth Council Meeting
Thursday, August 28th
6:00 pm
Administration Conference Room
Review of retreat and the upcoming year

City Youth Council at Farmer's Market Thursday, September 4th
4:30-8:00 pm
Downtown Farmer’s market

City Youth Council Meeting
Thursday, September 11th
6:00 pm
Administration Conference Room
Recycling

City Youth Council Meeting
Thursday, September 25th
6:00 pm
Administration Conference Room
Martha Graf, Mesa County Kid’s Voting

Tuesday, September 30th
Candidate Forum

Thursday, October 2nd
Candidate Forum

Tuesday, October 7th
Issue Forum

Thursday, October 9th
Issue Forum (No regular meeting)

City Youth Council Meeting
Thursday, October 23rd
6:00 pm
Police Department Training Room
Tour of Police Department and ballot question discussion

Tuesday, November 4th
Election Day
City Youth Council at the Polls!

City Youth Council Meeting
Thursday, November 13th
6:00 pm
Administration Conference Room
Mayor Palmer meets with the
Youth Council

Youth Is All That

Visit YouthIsAllThat.org to learn more about "Choose not booze."