Youth Engagement
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It is important for Summit County residents under the age of 20 to be actively involved in their community as their engagement brings fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and boundless energy to address pressing issues. By participating in community initiatives such as Our Summit, young people gain a sense of ownership and responsibility towards shaping their community. Summit County's younger generation's involvement fosters a deeper understanding of social, economic, and environmental challenges, empowering them to become informed and compassionate citizens. Additionally, youth engagement can promote personal development, nurture essential skills such as leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking. It also helps bridge generational gaps, fostering mutual respect and understanding among different age groups. Ultimately, when youth are actively engaged in their community, they become powerful agents of positive change, building a brighter future for themselves, future generations, and Summit County as a whole.
Over 11,000 Summit County residents are under the age of 20. If you fall within that age range get involved today! Fill out the questionnaire below and tell us why you love your home, what opportunities you see for change, and what you want your home to look like in 20 years!
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In order to make sure that the wishes of the community are considered in decisions, local governments make long-term plans. You may have heard of things like Transportation plans or General Plans or Master Plans that describe what specific areas should look like and feel like. All of these specific plans begin with something much larger – a community visioning plan. Just like the Preamble sets the stage for the rest of the Constitution, or a summary gives the big picture of a story, a vision plan describes the big goals and values most important to the community.
Summit County, which is the name of the larger geographic area in which you live, is in the process of creating a Vision Plan. Because we want the plan to be representative of the people who will be most impacted by it, we want input from each and every one of you. What do you want your community to be like in the future? What are things you LOVE that you want to save and what are some things that could be even better?
This is a big responsibility and awesome opportunity to make a difference in this community! Please take this opportunity seriously.
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The answers you give today will help to create what is called a Vision Plan for all of Summit County. Just like how vision means we can see, a Vision Plan helps the community see into the future. What do we want our community to be like in the future? What are things you LOVE that you want to save and what are some things that could be even better?
Here are some examples of things this plan could influence: the number and location of parks, trails, libraries, and other community centers; the way buildings look and where they can be built; the way people move in our community (cars, bikes, busses, trains, walking); the way your neighborhood connects to our larger community; the sustainability of our community (recycling, water use, waste disposal). This plan is for the BIG PICTURE community – everyone in Summit County. So when you give suggestions, you can think about what you really want, but also think about the thoughts and feelings of other students and adults around you.
This is a big responsibility and awesome opportunity to make a difference in this community!
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