North Ogden City Youth Council
The North Ogden City Youth Council (NOCYC) is a self-directed group of teens who are charged with representing and advocating for youth to North Ogden’s City Government and the community. As a collaborative effort, its main objectives are to develop future leaders, give a formal voice to youth, engage in civic education, community service and improve conditions for local youth.
The City Youth Council is a prestigious organization that replicates the North Ogden City Council but is administered by the youth of the community. It is comprised of positions held by the youth such as Mayor, Vice Mayor, Communications Director, Service Director, Events Director, Education Director, Treasurer, Recorder, and other council members.
Participating in the CYC not only helps improve leadership, project development and management skills, it may also increase the opportunities for college scholarships!
We are always looking for new members and would love to have you join us! For more information please call 801-737-9830.
Embrace the possibilities of your own potential . . .
Council Member Watson, Youth Council Liaison
Council Member Watson has been appointed as the liaison for the Youth Council! She has served on the North Ogden Parks and Trails Committee, the General Plan Committee, and has coached the summer running club for kids here in North Ogden! She enjoys spending time with her family cooking, going to soccer games, backpacking, camping, hiking, running and playing games. She loves working with youth and seeing their love and dedication to their community.
Shelly Myers, Youth Council Advisor
I love living in North Ogden and appreciate the community we all share. I am a mother of 5 children. I like to volunteer, especially with my kids. Bates Choir, Major Brent Taylor Foundation events, STEM day at Valley Elementary are a few. I ski with my family in the winter and we hike in the summer. I love to tap dance and watch movies. As an advisor to North Ogden's City Youth Council, I hope to facilitate the youth in serving our community and learning valuable leadership skills.
Abby Nelson, Youth Mayor
Abby joined Youth City Council to learn more about leadership in our community. She wants to become a teacher so she can help the next generation become great citizens.
Claira Gunderson, Vice Mayor
Hello! I am Claira Gunderson and I love doing prevention work for North Ogden and advocating for the youth. I enjoy bridging the gap between youth and adults, fulfilling the potential the community. I have a joy for service and wish to share that joy with everyone. I enjoy singing and theater, and I adore my family and fur baby.
Maxwell Irvine, Communications Director
My name is Maxwell Irvine and I’m 15 years old. I have been studying piano for over ten years and I have a zeal for performing and accompanying. In 2023, I opened my own piano studio where I really enjoy teaching my students! I am a published author, songwriter, bilingual in Spanish, and a member of National Junior Honor Society. I am excited to serve the city of North Ogden and hope to gain lots of new friendships and leadership experience!
Mylie Harkness, Service Director
I'm so excited to serve my community. I want to learn more about being a leader and helping others. In my free time, I enjoy singing, playing and teaching piano, and spending time with my family.
Kale Watson, Events Director
I'm the fungi in this garden... I like to joke around and have fun! I joined youth council to meet friends, learn new stuff, and improve my community! It's such a good vibe!
David Greco, Education Director
I'm the other fungi in this group! I like to tell jokes, have fun, and be goofy! However, I also like to be involved, and that's why I joined City Youth Council. I can't wait to do this next year!
Peter Myers, Treasurer
I play the saxophone and I am interested in cars. I joined CYC because it is a good opportunity to do service.
Ellisyn Flinder, Recorder
I joined City Youth Council to get involved with the community. I have been involved in various business programs and love learning through school and through other programs. I also love spending my time skiing, mountain biking, camping, traveling, and hanging out with friends and family.
Charlie Myers, Youth Council Member
My name is Charlie. I really like cars. I play the drums. I wanted to join CYC so that I could learn about the government and how it works.
Katie Putnam, Youth Council Member
I love to spend time with my family, sing, read, and walk/play with my dog. I'm excited to serve and be apart of the Youth City Council!
Haylie Squire, Youth Council Member
I joined the City Youth Council because I enjoy being involved in our community and finding opportunities for service. I love being outdoors and spending time in our nearby mountains.
Lydia Potokar, Youth Council Member
I love to sing, spend time outdoors, hang out with my family, and read book. I am excited to be a part of the City Youth Council and I’m also active in Weber High School's student government.
Annie Macbeth, Youth Council Member
I joined city youth council to learn leadership skills and meet new people. I play tennis and love to go skiing. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
Evrett Anderson, Youth Council Member
I like to participate in the community because I like to interact with people and I like to have a good time with other people! When I serve for people I love to see how happy they get when they are getting help from someone wanting to help them!
Riley Watson, Youth Council Member
I want to be a city council person cause I want to learn about politics and the government.
Paityn, Youth Council Member
