The first Chatham-Kent to the Power of Young People (aged 15-39) – CKy Advisory Group has been formed to gather and share the voice of young people.
The CKy Advisory Group was created by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s Resident Attraction and Retention area as a response to 2017 CKy survey findings that showed only 22% of young people feel their contributions to Chatham-Kent are valued.
After opening applications to those aged 15 to 39, 14 members have been selected from across Chatham-Kent to lead the CKy Advisory Group.
“As we continue our efforts to prepare Chatham-Kent for 2035 and beyond, it is exciting to have a group of young people ready and willing to provide input on how we can all work together to make Chatham-Kent and even better place to live,” stated Victoria Bodnar, Resident Attraction and Retention Coordinator, in a media release.
The first CKy Advisory Group is made up of the following members:
– April Colby (Ward 1)
– Morgan Belleau (Ward 1)
– Stephen Marklevitz (Ward 2)
– Spencer Stinson (Ward 2)
– Morena McDonald (Ward 3)
– Laura Wheeler (Ward 3)
– Delaney Hart (Ward 4)
– Ye Chen (Ward 4)
– Emma King (Ward 5)
– Eric VanDamme (Ward 5)
– Colin Chrysler (Ward 6)
– Evan Rogers (Ward 6)
– Jennifer H. (Ward 6)
– Meg Lyttle-Catton (Ward 6)
The CKy Advisory Group will review existing reports on the feedback from Chatham-Kent young people, determine an on-going engagement plan with young people across Chatham-Kent, decide on priority items, identify community partnership opportunities, and communicate with Council.
To stay up to date on CKy Advisory Group activities, join in through their @LivingCK social media channels, and by emailing us at CKy@chatham-kent.ca.
More information, including CKy research findings, is available at www.livingck.ca/CKYoungPeople.
