The Hickory Youth Council consists of 30 high school students from throughout the City who are charged with representing all the youth in the City of Hickory. The Youth Council meets on the third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. either virtually or at various City facilities between August and May.

The meetings are open to the public and all are invited to attend. See the City events calendar for upcoming meetings.

These high school students serve as an advisory council to the Hickory City Council, participate in community service projects, and hold events that build leadership skills for themselves and their peers.

If you have any additional questions about the Youth Council, call Dave Leonetti, Business Services and Redevelopment Manager and Staff Liaison for Youth Council, at 828-261-2227 or e-mail dleonetti@hickorync.gov.

 

Join the Hickory Youth Council

The Youth Council is currently seeking applications for the 2021-2022 school year. Click the button below to download the application form.

2021-2022 Hickory Youth Council Application

 

 

2020-2021 Youth Council Members
 

Christine Alkoutami, Chase Collins, Kaitlyn Day, Mackenzie Fairchild, Elizabeth Garmon, Samantha Hackney, Madison Hamilton, Rachel Hodakowkski, Caylin Le, Annie, Luong, Madison Midea, Aidan Nigrelli, Peyton O'Neal, Lucas Osborne, Sawyer Owens, Perry Pate, Matthew Rostan, Jonah Sanderson, Eric Schoellner, Andrew Schultz, Lorna Seddon, Klaire Starr, Jack Tomlinson, Nathaniel Walls, Dorian Whitworth, and Virginia Young 

 

Youth Council Officers for 2020-2021
 

Eric Schoellner - Chair
Rachel Hodakowski - Vice Chair
Madison Midea - Secretary
Lucas Osborne - Historian
 

Representatives on other Hickory Boards and Commissions:
Bond Commission - Mackenzie Fairchild
Community Appearance Commission - Annie Luong
Community Relations Council - Christine Alkoutam and Perry Pate
Historic Preservation Commission - Matthew Rostan
International Council - Eric Schoellner
Library Advisory Board - Madison Midea
Parks and Recreation Commission - Rachel Hodakowski
Public Art Commission - Samantha Hackney