NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Youth City Council was installed Tuesday night.
President: Michael Glenn
Vice President: Margaret Kaplan
Treasurer: Ruby Tovar-Contreras
Secretary: Hope Yohn
Activities Director: Adelaide Clobes
The Youth Council was the idea of City Council member Steve Garza.
"I congratulate you all," Garza said. "You did it. It's not going to be easy, trust me, I know. But, you'll do well. I'm happy for you guys, let's make this work. Congratulations."
The Youth City Council is going to apply for funds through the Community Workforce Development Grant Program from the city of Hutchinson. The program is a competitive grant that will provide grants funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of up to $100,000 per project/program.
Yohn informed the council of the food drive that has been ongoing at HMS-7 and the council expressed interest in collaboration between their various school buildings to multiply any future drive's impact.
The Council also brought up the struggles of Uptown Hutch and wondered what might be able to be done to allow more local business to afford to be out in that space. The Youth Council wants to spend more time finding out the underlying issues that are causing the mall to have as little occupancy as it does.
"Having this council exist gives a lot of people in this city who may not like the direction where it's going a voice and have us as their representatives," Glenn said. "I think this council as a whole is a great first step for our city."
Youth City Council meetings will be the third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The YCC will have a YouTube channel and their sessions will be live-streamed.
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