She had pushed since 2018 for the department, which oversees programs for young people, including a Youth Council to educate them about city government. On Tuesday, with the city deep in a budget ...

Teens serve on the mayor’s youth advisory council, giving them direct access to Mayor Frank Jackson and other city officials and the opportunity to address issues ranging from the relationship ...

“For example, if a youth council member cannot attend a meeting, we do not want to hear from the parent,” Keller explained. “We expect the youth council member to keep the group informe ...