Garland Youth Council

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The Garland Youth Council is appointed by the Garland City Council to give youth a voice in City government and to allow youth to learn more about how local government impacts their lives. The Garland Youth Council is a 20 member board appointed by the Garland City Council to serve the needs of the youth in the community as well as serve as a liaison to the City Council and leadership of the city.

05/25/2026

Thank you for your service ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ

05/21/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ Garland Youth Council Applications Are Officially OPEN NOW! ๐ŸŽ‰โœจ

Are you ready to lead, serve, and make a difference in your community? ๐ŸŒŸ Apply today to become a part of the Garland Youth Council!

Application Link:

https://www.garlandtx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22766/Garland-Youth-Council-Application_2026-27

๐Ÿ“‹ Criteria:

โœ… Complete the application form and answer ALL questions

โœ… Submit at least 1 recommendation letter from a teacher, counselor, mentor, or supervisor
๐Ÿšซ Parents are not permitted to submit recommendation letters

โœ… Review the attached calendar and confirm your availability to attend all regularly scheduled meetings & socials ๐Ÿ—“๏ธโœจ

โœ… Review the Appointee Agreement and submit signatures from both the applicant and parent/guardian โœ๏ธ

Donโ€™t miss this amazing opportunity to grow, lead, and connect!

www.garlandtx.gov

05/10/2026

A message from GYC Members:

From our family to yours, we want to wish yโ€™all a very Happy Motherโ€™s Day! ๐Ÿ’โค๏ธ๐ŸŒท

Sending love, honor, and appreciation to every amazing mother and mother figure today and always ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ‘‘

04/29/2026

๐Ÿšจ Attention Facebook Family! ๐Ÿšจ

Do you know a Garland teen in grades 9thโ€“12th who would be a great fit for the Garland Youth Council? ๐ŸŒŸ

Donโ€™t waitโ€”have them submit their application TODAY!

๐Ÿ“Œ Whatโ€™s needed:
โ€ข Completed application
โ€ข 2 recommendation letters (from a teacher, counselor, mentor, or supervisor)
โ€ข Review of the attached calendar to confirm availability
โ€ข Review of the appointee agreement

Letโ€™s get our youth involved, empowered, and making a difference in Garland! ๐Ÿ’ซ

www.garlandtx.gov

04/25/2026

Our very first GYC Field Day Event is officially in the books! ๐ŸŽ‰

Thank you to everyone who came out, supported, and registeredโ€”we truly appreciate you! ๐Ÿ’›

Weโ€™ll be back next year even bigger and better. See you then! โญ๏ธ

04/25/2026

GYC FIELD DAY EVENT

04/16/2026

Applications for the Garland Youth Council (GYC) are now open for the 2026-2027 semester! โš–๏ธ

GYC gives Garland high school students, from freshmen to seniors, the opportunity to connect directly with the City Council, share what matters most to local youth and learn how local government works.

Thinking about applying? Make sure you:
โ€ข Are in grades 9โ€“12 and live in Garland OR attend a GISD school
โ€ข Submit two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, mentor, or supervisor

Spots are limited, so don't wait! Apply by Sunday, May 31 at https://www.garlandtx.gov/1983/Youth-Council

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Video description:
Garland Youth Council President Tasi Tajalle and Vice President Amsi Orozco speak on camera about their experience on the council, with clips from a council meeting featuring student participation.

Photos from Garland Youth Council's post 04/13/2026

๐ŸŒŸ READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN YOUR COMMUNITY? ๐ŸŒŸ

Now is YOUR time to step up and make a difference! ๐Ÿ’ฅ
Join the Garland Youth Council TODAY and let your voice be heard! ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธโœจ

๐Ÿ”ฅ Our Purpose:
โ€ข Keep City Council informed on the needs & wants of Garland youth ๐Ÿ™๏ธ
โ€ข Educate and empower youth on the local political process ๐Ÿ›๏ธ
โ€ข Ensure members meet all participation criteria โœ…
โ€ข Serve as proud ambassadors for the City of Garland ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿ“ Eligibility:
You must live in Garland OR attend a Garland ISD school ๐ŸŽ“

๐ŸŽฏ Who Can Join? (Incoming Students)
โœ”๏ธ Freshman
โœ”๏ธ Sophomore
โœ”๏ธ Junior
โœ”๏ธ Senior

๐Ÿšจ Donโ€™t waitโ€”spots are LIMITED!
๐Ÿ“ฒ Click the link below to register NOW and be the change your community needs! ๐Ÿ’™โœจ

https://www.garlandtx.gov/1983/Youth-Council

01/19/2026

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day โœŠ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ–ค

A day to reflect. A day to rise. A day to recommit to justice, unity, and love in action. The dream lives onโ€”through us. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ

Photos from Garland Youth Council's post 01/17/2026

โœŠ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ‰ Garland Youth Council proudly participating in the Annual MLK Parade!

๐Ÿ“œ๐Ÿค โ€œEverybody can be great, because everybody can serve.โ€ โ€” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Garland, TX
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