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 deadline to apply for the District 7 Youth Council has been extended to Friday, May 23.

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.

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.

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