By Jessica Kelly

NORTH LOGAN - - Youth councils give teens a chance to experience how city government works while focusing on community awareness, leadership and service so they can have a positive influence in their communities.

"Youth council gives me a chance to get involved in my community. I get to have a say in what happens while getting to know other kids," says B.J. Hammer, 17-year-old historian.

Right now the North Logan Youth Council is preparing to assist with events during the Olympics. Members will be ushering during the hockey and figure skating exhibitions in North Logan.

Youth Council service is on a volunteer basis. Any resident teen between age 14 and 18 in North Logan can be involved by signing up through the Council.

The 30-member group of North Logan teens plans several activities to involve or assist their community. Youth councils are in several cities nationwide and most towns in Cache Valley have them. The North Logan Youth Council is funded through the city's budget when there is enough money. When funds are not provided by the city, the youth council holds fund-raising activities for income.

Youth Council is run similar to a city council. There is a mayor, treasurer, secretary and some other positions. Elections are held to determine who participates in each position.

"One of my jobs is to recruit," said newly elected Youth Council Mayor Tara Stevenson. "I want to get more youth involved with our service projects and our activities with the Olympics."

The council meets once a month at the library for an hour. The average member spends 5 to 15 hours a month working for Youth Council, said North Logan City Councilwoman Nancy Potter, who serves as the liaison for Youth Council to the city.

"It's a regular thing we do and look forward to. We want more kids involved to make fun activities that they would want to come to. It gives us a chance for good, clean fun," said 16-year-old Emily Potter.

Some of the activities Youth Council planned are dances, 24th of July celebration activities, ice arena fund-raisers and other service projects. In addition to event planning the council also practices writing legislation that is sometimes considered by the City Council.

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