CARROLL VALLEY – Carroll Valley Borough is looking for civic-minded high school juniors and seniors to try out for the Junior Council Person Program for the 2025-26 school year.
The Junior Council Person Program, established statewide in 1999, invites a high school juniors or seniors to take an “oath of office” and actively participate in council meetings, conferences, budget sessions and other special meetings. However, the junior Council member will not have voting rights and will not attend executive sessions.
The Borough Council, which has just joined the program, will appoint one junior member to serve during the school year from September until the January meeting, and a second junior member to serve from the February business meeting through June. The junior members will sit close to the Council table, be included in the agenda, ask questions and participate in discussions.
Becoming a Junior Council Member for Carroll Valley Borough offers several benefits for junior and senior high school students who live in the borough. Some key advantages include:
1. Civic engagement & leadership development
- Gain firsthand experience in local government operations.
- Learn about municipal decision-making, budgeting and community planning.
- Develop leadership skills by working with elected officials and borough staff.
2. Resume & college applications
- Stand out in college applications and job resumes with civic involvement.
- Demonstrate responsibility, teamwork and public service experience.
3. Public speaking & networking
- Improve communication skills by participating in council meetings.
- Build relationships with community leaders, officials and residents.
4. Community impact
- Voice the concerns and ideas of local youth.
- Work on projects that benefit the community.
5. Understanding local government
- Learn how policies and ordinances are created and implemented.
- Gain insight into real-world governance and decision-making.
Those interested should send their letters of interest – CLICK HERE
