Youth and Local Government

"It’s time to shift our focus to main street, where real work awaits us. We cannot hope to reach millions of youngsters at a stroke. It can only be achieved one community at a time, one neighborhood at a time, and one child a time. "

General Colin L. Powell, USA

What can elected officials do?

How to Involve Young People in Your Community

Spotlight on Youth Programs in Michigan Communities 

Sample Ordinances

Youth Council Links

If your community has youth-related information that would be useful to other communities or if you would like more information, please contact Colleen Layton at clayton@mml.org..