HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2012-02-13 Item 2C - Discussion - Teens for TukwilaCity of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROM: Rick Still, Interim Parks and Recreation Director
Nate Robinson, Teen Program Specialist
DATE: February 8, 2012
SUBJECT: Teens for Tukwila —Questions of Council Members
ISSUE
Introduction of the Teens for Tukwila group and questions they have for Council Members
BACKGROUND
Teens for Tukwila is a leadership development group that started in 2008. The mission of this
group is to "Help teens prepare for their future." The major areas of focus are college
preparation, community service, and job preparation. This group is open to high school
students who live in Tukwila, and it is a tremendous opportunity for its members to have and
create unique experiences that will impact their lives and future.
Our group meets twice a month for at least one hour each meeting. The group is currently
running a tutoring program at Showalter Middle School twice a week, has plans to do four
community service acts involving our senior and homeless populations in the coming months, is
in the process of conducting mock interviews for each group member, and has a host of other
monthly goals that have been completed or are in the process of being accomplished. The
group would like to establish a meaningful relationship with its City Council. We hope that this
CAP meeting can be the beginning of that relationship.
DISCUSSION
The Teens for Tukwila group wanted to have a discussion with you rather than just attend a
meeting. They developed the following five questions of interest to them to help direct the
discussion.
1. Are you thinking of putting photo enforcement at certain traffic lights? Why or why not?
2. How does your job affect us?
3. What are some serious problems that are facing the city?
4. How do you determine where the city's money goes?
5. Can the City Council attract businesses? If so, how?
The Teens for Tukwila plan on attending a City Council meeting in the future to see how their
government works. They may even come to the podium to talk to you under Citizen Comments.
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