Program welcomes input from two Carleton North High School representatives
Deputy Mayor Karen Hargrove welcomed two new student councillors from Carleton North High School during the Dec. 10 District of Carleton North council meeting.
Sarah Harvey, a Grade 11 student, is returning to the council for a second term, while Barrett Stone, a Grade 12 student, is a new member.
The students were selected by their fellow Carleton North High School student council members to represent the school within the district council.
“This evening marks an important step in the ongoing effort of the District of Carleton North to engage and empower our youth in municipal government,” said Hargrove. “[The student councillor program] allows us to consider valuable student perspectives in our decision-making processes while providing meaningful learning opportunities for the next generation of leaders.”
Hargrove congratulated the youth on becoming the second group of District of Carleton North student councillors.
“We look forward to your contributions and perspectives as part of our council,” she told them.
Mayor Harvey likewise welcomed the students, adding that he hoped the students would facilitate a two-way offering of information — giving the council insight into youthful perspectives of district issues while also being able to share issues with the student council.
The District of Carleton North student councillor program was implemented last year thanks to the hard work and advocacy of Sarah LaGarde, who was one of the first inaugural student councillors.
