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Moore encourages Youth Council participation
May 20, 2008 ... The Governor’s office is currently accepting applications for the Statewide Youth Council, according to Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge. The Youth Council was established to encourage the Commonwealth’s young people to get involved in their communities and participate in planning and problem solving through leadership roles. “I would like to encourage young people in the fourteen towns in my senatorial district to apply and become active in state government so that the views of our younger citizens are represented when issues affecting their lives are considered,” said Moore. “It is important that people from rural and suburban communities get involved, as they have important viewpoints that need to be part of any conversation concerning the Commonwealth’s youngest citizens. I commend Governor Patrick and Lieutenant Governor Murray for this innovative approach to involve the youth of Massachusetts in their government.” The Youth Council will focus on issues important to youth as well as the Governor’s priorities of education, economic development and civic engagement. The Council will consist of 28 young people ages 14 to 20 representing the 14 counties in the Commonwealth, with two representatives per county. Each youth member, together with his or her adult sponsor, will also be responsible for organizing meetings in their local communities to assess which issues should be brought to the statewide council. Applications are due by May 30, 2008. For more information, please contact Sen. Moore’s office directly at (617)-722-1420. |
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