For Immediate Release: Friday, November 17, 2023
Students are encouraged to share their views with Councilmembers and will receive student-service learning hours for advocacy
ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 17, 2023—The Montgomery County Council will host a Youth Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Council Office Building in Rockville. This annual meeting with students promotes youth engagement in community and public policy issues and allows Councilmembers to hear directly from young people about their concerns and views.
“Youth voices matter. Providing opportunities to connect with young people helps elected and community leaders make decisions and plan for the future,” said Council President Evan Glass. “As the former executive director of an after school program, I appreciate how youth-driven advocacy positively impacts our community. Youth voices make our schools, neighborhoods and County stronger through the expression of positive social change.”
Student Member of the Montgomery County Board of Education Sami Saeed will attend the Youth Town Hall and will kick off the question-and-answer period.
The Youth Town Hall will take place in the Council’s Hearing Room on the third floor of the Council Office Building, which is located at 100 Maryland Ave. in Rockville. Visitor information can be viewed on the Council's website.
The Council will also host a pizza reception for students who attend the Youth Town Hall starting at 6:15 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Council Office Building.
Students who are unable to join the meeting in person can participate through a Zoom webinar. The Zoom information will be provided to students who register for remote participation.
The Youth Town Hall will be streamed live on the Council’s web page via YouTube (MoCoCouncilMD) and on Facebook Live (MontgomeryCountyMdCouncil) and broadcast on County Cable Montgomery on Channels 30 (Fios), 1056 (RCN) and 996 (Xfinity).
All students must register to participate and receive their two student-service learning hours for advocacy.
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Release ID: 23-380