Queen Creek recruiting new members to teen committee

The Queen Creek Mayor’s Teen Advisory Committee is now accepting applications for open positions.

After months of building a framework, the committee was launched by the Queen Creek Town Council last summer last year as part of an effort by Mayor Julia Wheatley to have the community’s youth more involved in creating programs for teens and offering feedback.

“This program is an opportunity for you to have a voice, meet other teens and make connections,” according to town Facebook post.

Queen Creek residents entering grades 9-12 in the upcoming school year are encouraged to apply.

The committee has 13 members who are appointed to one-year terms. There is a two-term limit.

According to a council staff report, the teen committee will focus on:

• Addressing concerns and challenges affecting teens in the community.
• Organizing and participating in volunteer projects and initiatives.
• Providing input on policies and programs that impact teens.
• Planning teen-oriented events, workshops and forums.
• Advocating for the needs and interests of teens to local government and community stakeholders.
• Promoting civic engagement and educating peers about local governance.
• Building connections with other teen organizations, officials and community leaders for collaboration and support.

The town’s fiscal year 2024-25 budget allocated $88,100 to staff and program the teen committee’s activities.

To apply, visit https://www.queencreekaz.gov/government/committees-commissions-boards-task-forces.