05/25/2026
Thank you for your service ๐๐๐พ
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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 ๐๐๐พ
๐ฃ Garland Youth Council Applications Are Officially OPEN NOW! ๐โจ
Are you ready to lead, serve, and make a difference in your community? ๐ 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
๐ Criteria:
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Complete the application form and answer ALL questions
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Submit at least 1 recommendation letter from a teacher, counselor, mentor, or supervisor
๐ซ Parents are not permitted to submit recommendation letters
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Review the attached calendar and confirm your availability to attend all regularly scheduled meetings & socials ๐๏ธโจ
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Review the Appointee Agreement and submit signatures from both the applicant and parent/guardian โ๏ธ
Donโt miss this amazing opportunity to grow, lead, and connect!
05/10/2026
A message from GYC Members:
From our family to yours, we want to wish yโall a very Happy Motherโs Day! ๐โค๏ธ๐ท
Sending love, honor, and appreciation to every amazing mother and mother figure today and always ๐๐
๐จ Attention Facebook Family! ๐จ
Do you know a Garland teen in grades 9thโ12th who would be a great fit for the Garland Youth Council? ๐
Donโt waitโhave them submit their application TODAY!
๐ Whatโs needed:
โข Completed application
โข 2 recommendation letters (from a teacher, counselor, mentor, or supervisor)
โข Review of the attached calendar to confirm availability
โข Review of the appointee agreement
Letโs get our youth involved, empowered, and making a difference in Garland! ๐ซ
04/25/2026
Our very first GYC Field Day Event is officially in the books! ๐
Thank you to everyone who came out, supported, and registeredโwe truly appreciate you! ๐
Weโll be back next year even bigger and better. See you then! โญ๏ธ
GYC FIELD DAY EVENT
Applications for the Garland Youth Council (GYC) are now open for the 2026-2027 semester! โ๏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:
โข Are in grades 9โ12 and live in Garland OR attend a GISD school
โข 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.
04/13/2026
๐ READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN YOUR COMMUNITY? ๐
Now is YOUR time to step up and make a difference! ๐ฅ
Join the Garland Youth Council TODAY and let your voice be heard! ๐ฃ๏ธโจ
๐ฅ Our Purpose:
โข Keep City Council informed on the needs & wants of Garland youth ๐๏ธ
โข Educate and empower youth on the local political process ๐๏ธ
โข Ensure members meet all participation criteria โ
โข Serve as proud ambassadors for the City of Garland ๐
๐ Eligibility:
You must live in Garland OR attend a Garland ISD school ๐
๐ฏ Who Can Join? (Incoming Students)
โ๏ธ Freshman
โ๏ธ Sophomore
โ๏ธ Junior
โ๏ธ Senior
๐จ Donโt waitโspots are LIMITED!
๐ฒ Click the link below to register NOW and be the change your community needs! ๐โจ
https://www.garlandtx.gov/1983/Youth-Council
01/19/2026
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day โ๐พ๐ค
A day to reflect. A day to rise. A day to recommit to justice, unity, and love in action. The dream lives onโthrough us. ๐๐๐พ
01/17/2026
โ๐พ๐ Garland Youth Council proudly participating in the Annual MLK Parade!
๐๐ค โEverybody can be great, because everybody can serve.โ โ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.