Harrisburg’s MLK City Government Center
In an effort to include city youth in government affairs, Harrisburg City Council has re-opened the application process for its Youth Commission.
Council and the city reinstated the program in June, after a pandemic hiatus. Although the application was open earlier this summer, the board was put on hold while the city made changes to the qualification requirements.
The application process is now open again, but this time to residents between the ages of 11 and 18. Previously, only 14- to 18-year-olds could apply.
“This is an opportunity to be proactive and allow youth to showcase their talents,” said Karl Singleton, the city’s equity and compliance officer. “These are our future leaders.”
Any student who previously applied for the commission is asked to reapply through an online submission form.
Council, the city and the Harrisburg School District will jointly select 11 students to serve. Four students will be selected from the district’s schools, four will come from Harrisburg career academies, and four will be chosen from city charter and private schools. Council member Jocelyn Rawls will oversee the commission.
Students interested in applying must complete an application, write a short essay and submit two letters of recommendation. The deadline for submission is on Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. Once selections are made, the commission will hold its first meeting in mid-October.
For more information, contact the City Clerk’s office at 717-255-3060.
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