MONROE — The Monroe Youth in Government program is currently seeking applications for youth to apply for youth seats on the Monroe City Council and City of Monroe committees. Eligible youth must currently be in grades 8-11 in the spring of 2020 and either be a resident of the City of Monroe or be part of the Monroe School District. 

Nomination forms and application forms are available on the Extension Green County website at green.extension.wisc.edu. Adults may submit a nomination form on behalf of a youth to the Extension office if they so choose, but a nomination form is not required for a youth to apply for the program. Youth interested in the program should submit an application form to the Extension Green County office by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10. 

Youth that apply for the program will go through an interview process. Selected participants will be notified by late spring and will start their terms with the city in the fall of 2020. Prior to taking the oath of office, the youth will be required to participate in a brief orientation program that will familiarize them with city government and the roles and responsibilities that council and committee members have.

The City of Monroe, the School District of Monroe and Extension Green County have partnered together to offer this Youth in Government program. For more information, contact Victoria Solomon at the Extension Green County office at 608-328-9440 or Victoria.Solomon@wisc.edu.