Youth Advisory Board

Overview

The Sherwood Youth Advisory Board has the purpose of educating, engaging and empowering young residents by providing a platform for meaningful involvement in local government and community initiatives. The Board consists of seven members who are enrolled in grades ninth to twelfth and are either Sherwood residents or attend school within the boundary of the Sherwood School District.

  1. Actively engage in city initiatives by providing input to the city on policies and programs affecting youth residents. Collaborate with city leaders and community organizations to boost civil engagement
  2. Serve as ambassadors for youth issues by promoting civic participation and encouraging peers to engage in local government and volunteer opportunities. Attend leadership events and other civic gatherings.
  3. Assist the city council and city administration in creating public policy on youth safety, transportation, health and wellness, and other needs.
  4. Regularly review, and advise the city council and city administration on specific programs and policies relative to youth services goals and objectives, including setting annual priorities and determining projects based on community needs.
  5. Establish and maintain coordinated and cooperative working relationships between residents, the business community, faith community, senior population, schools, other agencies, and the city government.
  6. Undertake additional responsibilities relative to youth services as may be designated by the city council or request by the city administration.

Citizen comments may be provided in person, in writing, or by telephone. Written comments must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting start time by email to staff liaison Tammy Steffens at steffenst@sherwoodoregon.gov, and must clearly state that it is intended as a general Citizen Comment for this meeting. To provide comment by phone during the live meeting, please email Tammy Steffens, or call (503) 625-4213 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting start time in order to receive dial-in instructions. Per Council Rules Ch. 2 Section (V)(D)(5), Citizen Comments, “Speakers shall identify themselves by their name and by their city of residence.” Anonymous comments will not be accepted into the meeting record.

If you require ADA accommodations, please contact Tammy Steffens at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting time.

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