麻州長簽行政命令成立青年顧問會 10/14前接受申請

麻州州長Maura Healey。 (檔案照片，周菊子攝)

            (Boston Orange 編譯) 麻州州長奚莉 (Maura Healey) 於9月14日簽署了行政命令第617號，成立州長青年顧問委員會 (Governor’s Youth Advisory Council) ，就諸如參與、教育、環境、居住，以及青年暴力等影響麻州的重要議題，向正副州長及麻州政府提供意見。

                         凡是年滿16歲至21歲的麻州居民，都可申請加入這州長的青年顧問委員會。報名截止日期為10月14日。

                        奚莉州長表示，那些她曾經遇到過，讓自己的聲音被人聽見，在麻州所面對的最急切問題上，要求高層做得更多的年輕人，讓她深感鼓舞，覺得這些年輕人在決策桌上應有一席之位。她認為年輕人在對抗氣候、教育、心理健康、槍支暴力等問題中成長，對這些議題有獨特立場，更何況現今政府所訂的政策也對他們的未來影響最大。

                      奚莉州長鼓勵麻州各地年輕人申請參加這委員會，協助政府迎接時代，使麻州成為更可負擔，更有競爭力，對所有人都公平的州。

                     這委員會將包括每個郡 (county)至少1人，任期2年，將每季和正副州長見面一次。

                      麻州教育廳廳長Patrick Tutwiler 認為年輕人都很想要加入這公民參與活動，親自試試會影響他們及同儕的政策制定。他很高興將有機會和委員會合作並提供支援。

查詢更多信息，可上網mass.gov/youthcouncil。

Governor Healey Signs Executive Order Establishing Youth Advisory Council  

Applications available through October 14 

 

BOSTON – Today, Governor Maura T. Healey signed Executive Order #617 establishing the Governor’s Youth Advisory Council to advise the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and the entire administration on critical issues impacting Massachusetts, such as civic engagement, education, the environment, housing, and youth violence.   

Applications to join the Youth Advisory Council will be available through October 14 for Massachusetts residents aged 16-21.  

“I’ve been so inspired by the young people I’ve met who have been making their voices heard and demanding more from their leaders on the most pressing issues facing Massachusetts. They deserve a seat at the table,” said Governor Healey. “Young people are uniquely positioned to advise us on policies related to climate, education, mental health, gun violence and more – because they’ve grown up confronting these issues and it’s their futures that will be most impacted by the decisions we make today. I encourage young people across Massachusetts to apply for the council and help us meet the moment to make Massachusetts more affordable, competitive and equitable for all.”  

“This is a great opportunity to bring together the innovative ideas and inspiring energy of young people across the state to deliver results for Massachusetts,” said Lieutenant Governor Driscoll. “We want all voices in Massachusetts to be heard, because we are all impacted by the decisions government makes. We look forward to working with this council to address the issues of today and the future together.” 

The Council will include at least one from each county. They will be appointed to two-year terms and will meet with Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll quarterly.  

“The innovation and creativity of our Massachusetts youth are unmatched,” said Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler. “They’re all eager to be involved in civic engagement and have a hand at creating policies that will impact them and their peers. I am excited to work with and support this council to amplify the perspectives of our students and to conquer what matters most.”

 

Applications are due by 11:59 PM on October 14, 2023. For more information visit mass.gov/youthcouncil.