City of Conyers Youth Council

Local Elected Sponsor: Council Member Valyncia Smith

City of Conyers Sponsor: City Manager Kameron Kelley

Purpose: The Conyers Youth Council is designed to encourage effective youth engagement in the city of Conyers and to provide an opportunity for youth voices to communicate directly with local government leadership. The council will focus on issues involving youth in our community and develop initiatives to address the concerns. 

Application Process: The City of Conyers Youth Council is comprised of Rockdale County High School (RCHS) students who are in grades 11-12 and in good standing. The council will meet once a month during the school day. Bus transportation will be provided from RCHS to Conyers City Hall at 901 O'Kelly Street. The term of the appointed youth councilmember will expire the last day of the school year.

Students who wish to apply can do so by using the link below.

https://conyers.seamlessdocs.com/f/94ymzpsrhq8g

Mission of the 2024-2025 Youth Council:

The youth of Conyers envision a community where every young person thrives through equitable access to opportunities, meaningful engagement, and empowered leadership. We are committed to ensuring our voices are heard in community decisions while building safe, supportive environments where all young people feel secure to learn, grow, and pursue their dreams without limitation. Through effective communication channels between youth, city leadership, and community stakeholders, we strengthen understanding and collaboration across generations. We dedicate ourselves to developing tomorrow's leaders through mentorship, professional development, and hands-on leadership experiences that empower us to become confident, capable agents of positive change in our community's future.