Established in 2019, the Lacey Youth Council is an advisory body to the Lacey City Council. The Lacey Youth Council provides a youth voice in our community. The Youth Council is comprised of sophomores, juniors, and seniors from North Thurston Public Schools, Pope John Paul II High School, and home school student bodies. The council elects a youth Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Clerk. Four councilmembers also serve as youth representatives on the following advisory boards: the Parks, Culture, and Recreation Board, the Commission on Equity, the Historical Commission, and the Library Board.
Members of the Lacey Youth Council meet twice monthly during the school year. At these meetings they learn about how their local government operates and current projects at the City. Youth councilmembers report to the Lacey City Council once a month, providing updates from their schools and their Youth Council sessions.
Each year the Youth Council works on projects and participates in events such as:
• A joint work session with the Lacey City Council
• A joint session with the Commission on Equity
• The Lacey Spring Fun Fair
• Hosting the Lacey Youth Summit
2023-2024 Lacey Youth Council Members
Mayor
Sarah Towne
North Thurston High School
3rd Term
Deputy Mayor
Zury Ramirez-Plascencia
North Thurston High School
2nd Term
Clerk
Eliana Allin
Pope John Paul II High School
1st Term
Representative to the Parks, Culture, and Recreation Board
Nathaniel Clay
Timberline High School
2nd Term
Representative to the
Commission on Equity
Samuel Tatarian
Timberline High School
1st Term
Representative to the Library Board
Sophie Allard
Timberline High School
1st Term
Representative to the Historical Commission
Rory Line
Timberline High School
2nd Term
2023-2024 Events
| Date | Event |
| Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | Tour of the Thurston County Auditor Ballot Processing Center |
| Saturday, March 16, 2024 | Lacey Youth Summit and Resource Fair – CLICK HERE to learn more! |
| Monday, April 22, 2024 | Joint Session with the Commission on Equity |
| Saturday, May 18 – Sunday, May 19, 2024 | Lacey Spring Fun Fair |
Who is eligible to serve?
Students who will be a sophomore, junior, or senior during their terms and are students enrolled in North Thurston Public High Schools, Northwest Christian High School, Pope John Paul II High School, or home school organizations in Lacey.
How many students serve on the Youth Council?
The Lacey Youth Council has 15 seats.
How long is a term?
Lacey Youth Council terms are one (1) year, from August to June.
How many terms can I serve?
Lacey Youth Council members can serve up to three (3) terms.
How do I apply? (Applications Closed)
Lacey Youth Council applications open each year for the next years term. See the anticipated annual application timeline below:
| Date | Event |
| May | Applications Open |
| June 30 | Applications Close |
| August | Interviews |
| Saturday, May 18 – Sunday, May 19, 2024 | Applicants Notified |
| August | Orientation |
| September | Begin Regular Meetings |
