Garner Youth Council

The purpose of the Garner Youth Council is to provide volunteer opportunities and educational experiences focused on local government, while also giving youth a platform to advise Town Council on issues that impact young people in the community.

Applications for the 2025-2026 Garner Youth Council are closed. Check back in July 2026.

November 6, 2025 Interest Meeting Slides

Applicant Requirements

• Must live and/or attend school in Garner town limits 
• 8th-12th grade
• Interested in serving the Garner community and learning more about the Town functions
• Agree to meet the member expectations outlined below

The deadline for the 2025-2026 Garner Youth Council application is November 20, 2025. 

Member Expectations

• Attend monthly meetings (third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm)
• Active participation through idea-sharing and volunteering
• Youth are responsible for communicating with the group and the staff advisor, not their parents

Meetings

• All membership meetings will be on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm in the Town Hall Training Room (900 7th Ave., Garner, NC). 

Contact

• Staff Advisor: Bella Soltz, Communications Specialist 
  • Email: isoltz@garnernc.gov