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St. Louis City Youth Council
Learn how local laws are made, who makes them and how you can be involved in making our city better.
What is the Youth Council?
The City Youth Council meets monthly to talk about issues impacting young people in their city.
The council makes suggestions to city leaders so local laws can be made with young residents in mind.
If you are 12 to 18 years old and want to make your voice heard in city government, submit your application by using the form below.
Who Serves on the Council?
Youth Council positions are filled through an application process. Youth council members must be:
- 12 to 18 years old
- A resident of St. Louis City
- Available to serve on the council for one or two years
How Can I Get Involved?
Applications for the City Youth Council are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Use the online form below to apply for a spot on the youth council!
If you are under the age of 18, your parent or guardian MUST fill out the form on your behalf.
What Should Parents Know?
The City Youth Council will meet once per month.
- The City Youth Council meets once per month.
- Information about meeting dates and times, location, and other logistical details will be shared with students and parents in advance of each meeting.
- Meets are scheduled for up to 90 minutes.
The council also has three adult members who are named by the Mayor's Office and the Board of Aldermen:
- The Mayor's Senior Advisor for Children, Youth and Families
- An adult representative from the Health & Human Development Committee, and
- An adult representative from St. Louis Public Schools or a nonprofit organization serving city youth
What's Next?
The President's Office will send all eligible applications from each ward to its Alderperson. Your Alderperson may reach out to you for additional information, to set up an interview and/or to inform you that you will be their nominee to the Youth Council.
