About the Youth Leadership Council

In July 2016, The City Councilors of the City of Lake Oswego approved the creation of a Youth Leadership Council (YLC) to encourage youth community involvement. YLC interacts with political leaders, City staff and community partners to develop a holistic understanding of service delivery throughout all levels of government.  Members will also:  

• Learn about the Council-manager style of government in Lake Oswego
• Gain knowledge about City departments and the services they provide
• Be able to articulate the basic roles and functions of local, regional and state governing bodies
• Complete a group capstone project relating to a current Lake Oswego City Council goal
• Provide a voice for Lake Oswego youth to local government leaders

Members of YLC serve for two years.  Meetings are held once per month for two hours. The second year culminates in a trip to Washington D.C. for the National League of Cities Congressional Conference.  

Applications for the 2022-2023 school year are now closed.

For additional information, please contact staff liaisons, Jamie Inglis or Charity Taylor. 

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