SALEM – Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced that the City of Salem is now accepting applications from Salem youth interested in serving on the new Salem Youth Commission. Seven of the nine seats on the commission will be filled by Salem youth between 13 and 21 years of age and the remaining two will be filled with individuals who represent organizations or agencies that interact with the youth population. The new commission will provide an advocacy and information platform for youth representatives to get more engaged in City issues, helping to recommend new programs and events, craft initiatives in partnerships with other City boards and departments, local non-profits, and businesses, and suggest ideas for new policies or regulations for the City...
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