The Bellevue Mayor’s Youth Council was founded in fall 2024 for youth to get involved with their community and their local government. These students represent Bellevue at planned functions around the community. The Youth Council has guidance from Police Chief Ken Clary, Councilwoman Kathy Welch, and Mayor Rusty Hike. These meetings are student-run, where they elect their own officers to lead the group and form committees such as communications, social media and more.
The Youth Council has worked on projects for the community such as Bellevue Earth Day and…..