City of Columbia, MO
12/11/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/11/2025 12:01
City of Columbia Youth Advisory Council resumes work in community
P.O. BOX 6015 COLUMBIA, MO 65205
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 11, 2025
CONTACT: Lacey Salazar
City Management Fellow
City Manager's Office
City of Columbia
[email protected]
573.874.7218
City of Columbia Youth Advisory Council resumes work in community
(COLUMBIA, MO)- The City of Columbia Youth Advisory Council (YAC) has resumed work to advise City Council on matters pertaining to youth and youth-related issues.
YAC's mission is to empower the youth of Columbia's community to get involved and develop the skills necessary to lead a better future.
The group's focus areas include sustainability, wellness and youth safety and security.
"The Youth Advisory Council plays an important role in fostering connections between our youth and the community, and I look forward to strengthening those connections as chair this year," said YAC Chair Grace Harris.
Anyone interested in submitting ideas related to the group's focus topics can reach out to Lacy Salazar at [email protected].
More information about the council can be found at CoMo.gov/boards/youth-advisory-council/.
YAC's mission is to empower the youth of Columbia's community to get involved and develop the skills necessary to lead a better future.
The group's focus areas include sustainability, wellness and youth safety and security.
"The Youth Advisory Council plays an important role in fostering connections between our youth and the community, and I look forward to strengthening those connections as chair this year," said YAC Chair Grace Harris.
Anyone interested in submitting ideas related to the group's focus topics can reach out to Lacy Salazar at [email protected].
More information about the council can be found at CoMo.gov/boards/youth-advisory-council/.
City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.
City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.
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