Purpose: The City of Biloxi Mayor’s Youth Council was created to ensure the youth of Biloxi are engaged, educated, and connected to city government, city operations, and community issues. The Mayor’s Youth Council provides an outlet for young leaders to discuss and take action addressing issues important to Biloxi’s youth.
Mission: The Mission of the City of Biloxi Mayor’s Youth Council is to give Biloxi youth the opportunity to provide input and insight on community issues, learn about municipal government, and network with youth councils across the state. Through our mission, participants will have the opportunity to develop leadership and citizenship skills for future endeavors.
Eligibility: Students in grade 11, who reside in the City of Biloxi, and attend Biloxi, D’Iberville, or St. Patrick Catholic High School.
| Application | Closed October 2023 | |
| 2023-2024 Program | Click here | |
| Additional information | “I am Biloxi” video State of the City 2023 |
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| Webpage: | biloxi.ms.us/myc | |
| Contact: | online@biloxi.ms.us | |
| Cecilia Dobbs Walton, City of Biloxi Public Affairs Manager and Program Chair- cdobbswalton@biloxi.ms.us or 228-297-6337 |
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| Susan Hunt, Biloxi Excel by 5 and Program Co-Chair- 228-297-6808 |
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| John Majure, jmajure@biloxi.ms.us, 228-435-6368 – Co-Chair Stacy Thacker, sthacker@biloxi.ms.us, 228-435-6254 – Co-Chair |
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The Mayor’s Youth Council provides an outlet for young leaders to discuss and take action to address issues that are important to Biloxi’s youth. Members of the Mayor’s Youth Council have numerous opportunities to develop their leadership skills through community service by acting as a catalyst for youth engagement in community matters.
