City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO APPROVE TRAVEL AND EXPENSES FOR
MOUNT VERNON YOUTH BUREAU
REPRESENTATIVES AND STUDENTS TO
ATTEND AND PRESENT AT THE 2026 YOUTH
JUSTICE CONFERENCE
Whereas, in correspondence dated April 10, 2026, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau formally requested authorization for the Mayor to approve travel for four (4) representatives consisting of two (2) Mount Vernon Youth Bureau staff members, including the Executive Director, and two (2) high school students affiliated with the Youth Empowerment Advisory Council (YEAC), to attend and present at the 2026 Youth Justice Conference on May 20, 2026, in Albany, New York.; and
Whereas, the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau (MVYB) is committed to empowering youth through civic engagement, leadership development, and innovative programming; and
Whereas, the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services is hosting the 2026 Youth Justice Conference entitled "Reimagining Justice" on May 20, 2026, at the Albany Capital Center in Albany, New York; and
Whereas, the conference will focus on restorative justice practices, youth voice, community-based solutions, and addressing the root causes of inequality, all of which align with the mission and initiatives of the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau; and
Whereas, participation in this conference will provide an opportunity for two (2) Mount Vernon Youth Bureau staff members, including the Executive Director, and two (2) high school students affiliated with the Youth Empowerment Advisory Council (YEAC), to present on the City's innovative and transformative approaches to youth engagement in government; and
Whereas, such participation will enhance the City's visibility as a leader in youth development and foster collaboration with other municipalities and organizations; and
Whereas, the total estimated cost associated with attendance at the conference is One Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Four Dolla...
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