The Chatham-Kent to the Power of Young People Advisory Group has been formed.
Fourteen youth from across the municipality were chosen to represent all 6 wards.
Victoria Bodnar with Resident Attraction and Retention says the group will provide input on what youth in the area are looking for in their community.
According to their website, “The CKy Advisory Group will review existing reports on the feedback from Chatham-Kent young people, determine an on-going engagement plan with young people across Chatham-Kent, decide on priority items, identify community partnership opportunities, and communicate with Council.”
Bodnar says the group was formed after results from a recent survey showed that only 22% of young people feel that their contributions to Chatham-Kent are valued.
The following fourteen youth are forming the first CKy Advisory Group, ranging in age from 15-39:
April Colby (Ward 1)
Morgan Belleau (Ward 1)
Stephen Marklevitz (Ward 2)
Spencer Stinson (Ward 2)
Moréna McDonald (Ward 3)
Laura Wheeler (Ward 3)
Delaney Hart (Ward 4)
Ye Chen (Ward 4)
Emma King (Ward 5)
Eric VanDamme (Ward 5)
Colin Chrysler (Ward 6)
Evan Rogers (Ward 6)
Jennifer H. (Ward 6)
Meg Lyttle-Catton (Ward 6)