Lake Forest Park Youth Council Fall Update

Youth Council Members during a meeting while they are making holiday cards
for the elderly residents of Lake Forest Park. 

The Lake Forest Park Youth Council is committed to participating in community and government oriented events that better our city. This fall, Council members were involved in many important events in the community.

Council members were proud to be a part of the Lake Forest Park Safety Fair in September. The Safety Fair was an important event that made safety preparedness information and strategies available to the public. Members assisted in setting up the room for the event and helped organize the different displays and presenter showcasing safety information.

The second event the Youth Council was a part of this fall took place on Halloween in the Third Place Commons. Members dedicated their evenings to help put on a fun Halloween event for young kids in the community. The Youth Council ran a face painting station for toddlers and passed out candy to trick-or-treaters.

The Youth Council was also busy with internal changes during its own meetings. The Youth Council updated its bylaws to better ensure that members were contributing fully to the community.

Members are excited to be working on the addition of a Youth Council specific webpage on the Lake Forest Park government website.

The Council also discussed a Youth Council organized 5k event that would be put on in partnership with the city. Plans for the Council’s December meeting include making holiday cards to give to elderly residents of Lake Forest Park and nearby communities.

Lake Forest Park residents grades 8-12 who have an interest in being actively involved in the Lake Forest Park community are encouraged to apply to become members of the Youth Council.

Applications are accepted all year, and the Council welcomes new passionate members. Joining Youth Council is an excellent way to get involved in the community. Being a Youth Council member also presents new opportunities such as internships with various city departments. Above all, it is a great way to meet new people and give back to Lake Forest Park.

Interested in Youth Council or want more Information?

• City Hall Phone Number: 206-368-5440 to obtain an application 
• Email Cory Roche: croche@cityoflfp.com for more information 
• Applications accepted year round.

Meetings are the second Wednesday of every month at 7pm.