Mayor's Youth Council

2025 Mayor's Youth Council Recruitment Flyer

Applications for the 2025-2026 Mayor's Youth Council have now closed.

You will hear directly from program advisors if you applied and are selected for an interview. Interviews will be held in late August, with the first council meeting to be held in September. Please email cecile.riker@accgov.com or trevor.ross@accgov.com with any questions.

About

The Mayor's Youth Council is designed to encourage effective youth engagement in Athens-Clarke County and provide an opportunity for youth to learn more about the workings of ACCGov while interacting directly with staff. The group of 10th-12th graders meets monthly during the school year.

2024-2025 Mayor's Youth Council Members:

  • Robyn Barham
  • Mariah Carson
  • Harper Clarke
  • George Epling
  • Nate Guidry
  • Justin Lee
  • Quentin Makin
  • Amelie Moneyhun
  • Sophie Phan
  • Janie Ripps
  • Nina Rutledge
  • Maurlena Thomas
  • Cortni Veasley
  • Callie Wallace
  • Harper White
  1. 1 Mayor's Youth Council visits Jail and speaks with Sheriff John Q. Williams
  2. 2 Mayor Kelly Girtz speaking to Mayor's Youth Council
  3. 3 MYC members filling a raised bed with soil during MLK Day of Service
  4. 4 MYC members and advisors pose during a volunteer shift on MLK Day of Service
  5. 5 MYC members tour JG Beacham Drinking Water Treatment Plant
  6. 6 MYC members tour JG Beacham Drinking Water Treatment Plant
  7. 7 MYC 2024-2025 members attend the GMA Youth Summit in Atlanta
  8. 8 MYC 2024-2025 members attend the GMA Youth Summit in Atlanta
  9. 9 2024-2025 Mayor's Youth Council homelessness activity with Athens Area Homeless Shelter
  10. 10 2024-2025 Mayor's Youth Council homelessness activity with Athens Area Homeless Shelter
  11. 11 2024-2025 MYC End of year bowling celebration