Tuesday, May 15

The Youth City Council program was originally started as part of Utah Community Progress (UCP) and was sponsored by Utah State University Extension Service, Utah League of Cities and Towns, and the Utah Department of Community and Economic Development. The first Youth City Council in Utah was organized in Hyrum City. Then Hyrum Mayor Bruce Darley and Utah State University Community Development Specialists Wes Maughan and Jeri Winger were instrumental in starting this first youth city council. The number of cities participating with YCC's grew to the point that an Association of Youth Councils was formed in 1992. This non-profit association provides continued leadership for Youth City Councils throughout Utah. Their mission is to provide opportunity for youth to develop mature citizenship, leadership, a sense of personal achievement and an understanding of government.