Now accepting applications for the 19-20 school year.
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The City of Kennedale’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a select group of young leaders who provide a youth perspective to City Council and staff.? There is a meeting today, March 5, at 5:30 p.m. at Kennedale City Hall for students who are interested in YAC.? {{more: continue …}}
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Member Qualifications …
- Between the ages of 15 and 19 and currently enrolled in school; and
- Reside within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale; or
- Reside within the boundaries of the Kennedale Independent School District; or
- Attend a state-recognized school or homeschool within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennedale.
YAC ‘s members serve one-year terms and can apply to be reappointed each year until they graduate from school. As with all boards and commissions, YAC members are appointed by the City Council. YAC officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Historian) are chosen by the membership.?YAC has regular meetings once a month and special meetings as necessary. We always do our best to schedule those meetings around members? other commitments.?Each February, we attend YAC Summit, a two-day conference where similar groups from across the state meet to share ideas from their communities. We also host community events (like food truck nights, movies in the park, and Trunk-or-Treat at City Hall) and volunteer at community events hosted by the City of Kennedale.?2018-19 YAC Membership
- Leland Murphy, Chair
- Quincy Martin, Vice Chair
- Kayla Guevara, Secretary
- Hannah Stephens, Historian
- Allen Constantino
- Riya Patel
- Christianah Adejokun
- McKendry Walsh
- Allie Murphy
- Ryan Roller
