Engaging and empowering youth to emphasize the importance of leadership in their community and beyond.
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Clark County Youth Mayor
The Strong Start Youth Mayor program provides 4th and 5th graders the opportunity to run for the position of Clark County Youth Mayor. Approximately 6 candidates are selected each year to campaign for the position through social media and in person at the annual Step Up for Kids event where they can promote their candidacy to voters aged 17 and under and deliver a short speech on their campaign priorities. The elected Youth Mayor holds the position for one year and the other candidates have the option to be a part of the Youth Mayor Council. This program aims to empower youth, increase voter engagement, and emphasize the importance of leadership in their community and beyond.
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Past Youth Mayor Event Summaries
2025-2026 Youth Mayor & Council
SOPHIA SCHAFER- 2025-2026 Youth Mayor (Top)
2025-2026 Council: Colette Bucher, Elijah Kruse, Emily Reed, René Guevara, Mariska Stewart (Left to Right)
2025 Event Summary Coming Soon!
2024-2025 Youth Mayor & Council
RJ COURRIER-LOPEZ JR. – 2024-2025 Youth Mayor (Center)
2024-2025 Council: Justyn Boumah, Rene Guevara, Keaton Butcher, Isabella Vivas (Left to Right)
2023-2024 Youth Mayor & Council
JACK LEATHAM – 2023-2024 Youth Mayor (2nd from Right)
2023-2024 Council: Charlotte McQueen, Isabella Vivas, Raymond Wold Jr. (Left to Right)