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Youth Advisory Council
Job Status:
Closed - no longer accepting applications
Job Closing Date:
Monday, November 7, 2022 - 7:00pm
Click here for upcoming meeting information
If I Were Mayor Contest Information
If I Were Mayor . . . Contest Informational Flyer
If I Were Mayor . . . 2022-23 Student Contest entry form (must accompany each entry)
The City of Cottage Grove is participating in the "If I Were Mayor . . . " 2022-23 Student Contest. The contest is open to all 4th through 12th grade aged youth within the community. The local contest will have three ways for youth to enter.
- Youth in 4th & 5th Grade can enter the poster contest.
- Youth in 6th – 8th grades can enter the essay contest.
- Youth in 9th – 12th grades can enter with the digital media contest.
There are cash prizes for local winners with the 1st place local winners in each category being eligible for the statewide prizes of
up to $500.
Entries must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
The Youth Advisory Council is hosting a forum on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 7:00 in City Hall (400E. Main Street). Come meet current and former Mayors (and eat free pizza) to learn more about what a Mayor does.
Cottage Grove Youth Advisory Council
The City of Cottage Grove started the Cottage Grove Youth Advisory Council (YAC) in December of 2005 by recruiting students from within the Cottage Grove area to serve on the YAC. The positions on the Council are open to all middle school and high school aged youth in the community.
The basic purpose of the Youth Advisory Council is to advise the City on issues that affect youth in the community. In addition, members of the YAC attend City Council meetings to serve as the Youth Representative on the City Council. They have the opportunity to discuss issues with the City Council and vote on actions with the Council. The City looks to the Youth Advisory Council as the primary communication link between local government and youth on a variety of subjects and opportunities. The YAC is a valuable tool to provide additional input to the City.
The YAC meets monthly with the City Manager and other City officials to discuss a variety of local issues. The YAC meets on every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm (unless otherwise scheduled).
Youth Advisory Council members do not need to live within the City limits, but must live within the South Lane School District. Home schooled, charter or private school youth in the community are encouraged to attend. Members of the Youth Advisory Council are selected to represent youth 7th to 12th grade age in the community. YAC members serve for a one year term that begins in the Fall of each year and the youth can serve for more than one term.
Youth Advisory Councils have been organized in communities around the state and country to gather input from the youth of the community on local government issues and to educate youth about the operation of local government.
Contact Richard Meyers, City Manager if you have any questions or need more information regarding the Youth Advisory Council.
Apply now for the 2022-23 Youth Advisory Council
Applications for the 2022-23 Youth Advisory Council are available here. Applications are still be accepted for membership on the Cottage Grove YAC. Youth 7th through 12th grade age are eligible for membership. Interested youth are encouraged to attend any YAC meeting to learn more. To learn more about the YAC checkout our FAQ Sheet.
Upcoming Meetings
YAC 2022-23 Meeting
Monday, February 20, 2023 7:00 pm
City Hall Council Chambers
400 E. Main Street
If I Were Mayor . . . Contest Forum
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 7:00 pm
City Hall Council Chambers
400 E. Main Street
Come meet current and former Cottage Grove Mayors and learn first hand what Mayors do, enjoy pizza and discuss ideas to enter the Poster, Essay or Video contests. Open to all 4th through 12th grade age youth in Cottage Grove.
