Agenda Date: 12/01/2020
Subject:
Title
Resolution 78-2020: Approving the continuation of the Next Generation Advisory Committee past the sunset date of December 2020
Body
Prepared by:
Ryan M. Thompson, Mediation Coordinator and Community Liaison
PURPOSE:
Approve the continuation of the Next Generation Advisory Committee past the sunset date of December 2020 and establish the committee as an ongoing body of Littleton's Authorities, Boards, and Commissions.
PRESENTATIONS:
Staff Presenter(s): N/A
Additional Presenter(s): N/A
SUMMARY:
The City of Littleton is fully committed to representing, encouraging, and engaging emerging generations in the city. The Next Generation Advisory Committee (NGAC) was created in 2018 for a limited two-year pilot. Championed by Council Member Kyle Schlachter, the committee was commissioned by City Council to support the City's vision statement with thoughtful, considerate and insightful recommendations, suggestions, and feedback, on matters of City policy that directly impact the attraction and retention of young residents and employees.
The committee has 14 individuals ages 16-36, who live or work in the city.
The NGAC continues to provide insight from their related age demographics as well as perspective on council policy initiatives and goals. This advisory committee continues to explore topics that are important to the young professionals, including, but not limited to, education, employment and economic opportunity, access to local government services, housing, the environment, transportation, city planning, codes, zoning, and overall increased civic engagement.
PRIOR ACTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS:
Creation of a NGAC was discussed at the March 27, 2018, June 5, 2018 and January 8, 2019 City Council study sessions. A resolution approving creation of the Littleton Next Generation Advisory Committee passed on February 5, 2019.
On May 19, 2020 council voted to approve appointment of nine (9) new members and reappointment of...
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