Councilman Michael Nowakowski will form a District 7 Youth Council to focus on priorities such as educational programs, at-risk youth, community events and crime within their communities. The youth council will define goals for the next two years and work with Nowakowski and city staff to achieve them.

The group will consist of 90 local youth members, which is 15 youth from each of the six Village Planning Committees within the district, including: Central City, Laveen, South Mountain, Maryvale, Estrella and Encanto. Residents of the district from 16 to 18 years old are encouraged to apply.

“Our youth can provide a completely different perspective on issues and what they want to see as possible solutions to those issues. I’m excited to hear what they have to say and I look forward to working with each of them,” said Nowakowski.

To apply, visit phoenix.gov/district7 and download an application. Completed applications, along with a resume, can be mailed to the District 7 office at 200 W. Washington St., 11th floor, Phoenix, Ariz. 85003 or sent via e-mail. The deadline is Wednesday, March 26.

For more information, call Gregory Coleman at 602-262-7492.