Week 1 - Introduction and Expectations

Before you learn what we did on Week 1, go to the poll and the Parks and Recreation Ideas and give us feedback on the discussion points. We'd love to hear from you!!

On our first day we:

• Took a quick tour of City Hall
• Got an overview of the city infrastructure
  • Divisions report to Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
  • CAO reports to the Mayor
  • Mayor, City Council, and Judges report to residents

Learned about:

• Intention and plans for the Renton Youth Sector.
  • It's whatever we want to make of it!
  • Our options can be:
    • Visiting Olympia and learning about state government
    • Engaging in meaningful legislative conversations that impact our city
    • Create opportunities for learning and involvement for teens around Renton
    • Plan an art installation that represents teen residents
    • Maybe even a camping retreat!!
• The City of Renton - Neighborhood Program
  • It's the other half of the Civic Academy duo (with Recreation)
  • Empowers residents of all ages to have a voice and connect with government

ENCOURAGED TO REMEMBER:

• We are worth it and our time is worth it.
  • If we had to put a number to it, we're not worth just $5 an hour. We are work at least $25, maybe even $1,000 or $1M!
  • If we participate in city conversations or have the opportunity to sit at decision making tables, our voices should be heard because we have important perspective to share.
• We live, play, and learn in this city.
  • The teens in Renton represent a population that spends the MAJORITY of our days in our city. We know what's going on and have opinions, ideas, suggestions about how it can be better or is already awesome.
• We can ASK for anything. By asking, we allow others to say yes/no.
  • We won't get what we don't ask for - like Takis, Flaming Hot Cheetos, or Boba

Looking forward to our next session on Thursday, April 20th!