The Washington County League has been brainstorming ways to engage young people in the task 

of making democracy work. On this page we will share some of our conversations, a rationale, dreams and the beginnings of a youth led council, resourced by League members. 

Here's how we plan to get started:

• We will use this webpage for initial outreach.
• We will allow students to pick a platform like Slack as a primary method of sharing and collecting information. 
• We will use platforms like Instagram and posters for outreach in the fall of 2022. 
• Initially we will target freshman because they are not already over-extended. 
• We will emphasize leadership opportunities for all, networking, and a voice in the community. 
• Meetings will be less than 30 minutes and will start after 8:00 p.m.
• There will be no officers, as we hope to teach leadership skills and give everyone a chance to lead. 
• Initial meetings will be foundational and might follow this pattern: 
  • Meeting 1. 15-20 minutes about County Commissioners. 
  • Meeting 2. 15-20 minutes about how they work. 
  • Meeting 3. 15-20 minutes about the latest issues. 
  • Meeting 4. start giving students choices on engagement.