Holland Youth Advisory Council

"Promoting Youth Perspectives"

Holland Youth Advisory Council (HYAC) was formed in 2003 to provide the City Council with input on youth related issues.

Purpose

The Youth Advisory  Council (HYAC) shall serve to assist municipal leaders in developing and implementing strategies to promote youth participation and solicit youth perspectives on matters pertaining to city government; provide opportunities for high school students to render community service; acquire leadership skills; become educated on the internal workings of local government; and gain career information on future opportunities in government and public service.

Core Council

Holland Youth Advisory Council's (HYAC) Core Council is made up of students from Holland High School, Holland Christian High School, West Ottawa High School and Black River High School. Core Council members also serve on Youth on Boards and subcommittees, Environmental, Social Services and Recreation. They act as representatives and submit reports from those various boards and committees.

Diamante Balcazar

Diamante Balcazar

Andrew Ky

Andrew Ky

Ryan Lindberg

Ryan Lindberg

Danielle Vorac

Danielle Vorac

Wyatt Oonk

Wyatt Oonk

Mariel VanderSchuur

Mariel VanderSchuur