03/04/2024 - Minutes
Tigard Youth Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
3/4/24, 5-6pm
Tigard Library Burgess Community Room
Present:
Aréana Mann (President)
Chelsy Xiloj (School Outreach Officer)
Scarlett Xiloj (Media Officer)
Kim Vargas
Ayla Leniger
Madi Vogel (Council Liaison)
Kailani Rue
Absent:
Molly Fast
Chloe Wilson (Treasurer)
Excused:
Shriya Myneni (Vice President)
Vacant Positions: none
City Team Present:
Alex Richardson, Management Analyst
Called to order: 5:00pm
• Regular business:
If I were mayor contest:
Students grades 4-12
No high school entries last year
Contest in most cities, mayor chooses winner in each age category
Winner gets $50 gift card and recognition by city council, then enters state competition and winner gets
$500 and weekend hotel in Klamath Falls
Short essay and video to enter
Due march 24th
City Council Report:
Washington county transportation plan–mentioned Ride Share with council who recognized TYAC for
March 26th homelessness meeting in city council, how city is navigating and looking for opinions and
ideas
Confirmed support for the levy
Government Forum Debrief:
Seemed like there was a lot of engagement and focus from those who attended
Presenters were informative but not dry
Yay on interpretation! Was used!
Worked best to have questions after each speaker
Drive Planning:
Contact Family Promise about drive and what would be needed (Alex will send email)
Plan for early May?
Contact Tigard Today for video
Potentially tie in the Library?
Tie into Period club and include menstrual products
What else is TYAC interested in knowing about?
Social work
Psychology
Connection with council
Scheduling quarterly council updates
Learning the structure of the city
Touring City Hall and/or PD in the summer (July)? Or Public works. TVFR?
Concluded: 6pm