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Members of Surfside’s Youth Council, accompanied by Vice Mayor Tina Paul, traveled to Tallahassee to participate in the Florida League of Cities Youth Council Legislative Action Day, March 25-26, 2025. The event provided an invaluable opportunity for the members to collaborate with Youth Councils from across Florida, while honing their skills in public speaking, negotiation, and collaboration.
During their time in the state capital, the Youth Council members met with Florida Senators Shevrin Jones and Jason Pizzo. The discussions focused on several active Senate bills, particularly those related to education and environmental protection. The members made their voices heard, expressing their opinions on issues that directly impact the future of the state and its residents.This experience allowed Surfside's Youth Council to not only learn more about the legislative process but also to actively participate in shaping the discussions around important statewide issues.As the council continues to develop its leadership and advocacy skills, residents can look forward to more exciting events and projects in the near future. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming Youth Council initiatives and opportunities to get involved!
The Surfside Youth Council was created in order to find a collective voice for the youth of Surfside to be heard. Lucia Lecour and Ella Garcia were elected as chair and vice chair by the Youth Council. The Youth Council agreed on meeting the first Wednesday of every month, as our community benefits from hearing from the future of Surfside. The Youth Council gathers feedback as well as works to create new opportunities for the youth of Surfside to thrive.
Teens and kids, as well as parents, are welcome to attend the meetings in order to be represented on a topic of interest or concern. Surfside can become a safer and powerful entity for our children.
By: Hannah Kligman
On Tuesday, January 14th, the Youth Council attended the commission meeting to push for an initiative that may help our future be a bit greener. Surfside is currently a beautiful beach town with nice beaches and sunny parks. It is important that the community we see now grows as the youth progresses into adulthood. After many discussions, the council began to discuss what a biophilic Surfside could look like and how this initiative could progress. The Youth Council proposed the idea to the commission, and a resolution was passed approving the town’s participation in the Biophilic Cities Network. Now Surfside is on its way to incorporating eco-friendly and sustainable developments into our lovely town.