Mayor's Youth Council

Overview

The Ankeny Mayor's Youth Council provides Ankeny's young people with an active role in addressing youth issues. Serving on the Mayor's Youth Council offers leadership experience and active community involvement with the guidance of the Mayor, City Council and Ankeny Parks & Recreation.

The Council was established in 2000 and is empowered through Chapter 27 of the Municipal Code.

The Mayor's Youth Council spends the majority of its time sponsoring and participating in community outreach events and hosts a youth leadership symposium event annually.

Youth Leadership Symposium

The Youth Leadership Symposium is an event organized by the Mayor's Youth Council and is designed to help Ankeny's youth, grades eight through 12, develop important leadership skills.

The symposium will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Pinnacle Club at Otter Creek Golf Course, located at 4100 NE Otter Creek Drive. This free event will begin at 9 a.m. and is open to students in 8th through 12th grades.

Event Agenda

• Continental Breakfast
• Keynote Speaker - Police Chief Darius Potts
• Youth Appreciation Awards Presentation
• Door prizes

Youth Appreciation Awards

The Mayor's Youth Council recognizes a youth and youth group every year at the symposium for their positive impact and enrichment to our community. Nomination deadline was March 10, 2023.

Members

Fifteen high school students are appointed to serve as volunteer representatives to advocate on behalf of Ankeny youth, inform them of existing opportunities and listen to suggestions on what the City can do to improve its youth-oriented efforts. Terms are 1 year with unlimited subsequent terms. There are no special requirements to serve.

2022-23 Mayor's Youth Council