City of Statesboro accepting applications for Youth Commission

Group Photo from the Visionary City Awards luncheon on January 28, 2024 held during the annual GMA Cities United Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. Pictured L-R: Jonathan McCollar (Mayor), Dr. LaSara Mitchell (Village Builders), Dr. Kristina Patterson (Statesboro Youth Commission), Tangie Johnson (Statesboro Youth Commission), Phil Boyum (City Councilmember), Lakesha Hill (Statesboro Youth Commission), Shari Barr (City Councilmember), Larry Hanson (GMA). Photo courtesy of the City of Statesboro.

The City of Statesboro is accepting applications for appointments to its Youth Commission. The Youth Commission appointment is for a two-year term. The commission meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

The deadline to apply to be considered for an appointment is May 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Completed applications should be submitted to the office of the City Clerk by email to leah.harden@statesboroga.gov or in person at City Hall 50 East Main Street. Applications can be found at www.statesboroga.gov/boards-commissions.

The Statesboro Youth Commission was established in September 2018 and consists of nine members appointed by the Statesboro Mayor and City Council. The commission has the authority to prepare studies, reports, strategies, education efforts and programs with the purpose of informing the governing body. The commission was created with the intent of fostering development through civic engagement, education, leadership, service learning opportunities, job training, and empowerment through individualism. Each member of the commission shall work towards securing a future rooted in an evolving standard for local youth.

To learn more about each of the city's commissions or to apply, visit https://www.statesboroga.gov/boards-commissions.

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