In a recent Lacey City Council meeting, members gathered to discuss several key agenda items, including a significant land acknowledgment and the appointment of youth council representatives for the 2024-2025 term.

The meeting commenced with a pledge of allegiance, followed by a formal land acknowledgment recognizing the city’s location on the ancestral lands of the tribal peoples of the Treaty of Medicine Creek, specifically the Squali Indian Scribe and the Squaxin Island Tribe. The council emphasized the importance of remembering the histories of dispossession and the ongoing responsibilities to honor the rights and heritage of these communities.

Following the acknowledgment, the council moved to approve the agenda unanimously. The highlight of the evening was the introduction of the newly appointed members of the Lacey Youth Council, presented by staff liaison Sadie Siglin. The youth council, which includes both returning and new members, aims to engage with the community and provide insights on various advisory boards.

Zuri was elected as the youth mayor, with Sofia serving as deputy mayor. Isabella was appointed as the youth clerk, and a new role of social media coordinator was introduced to enhance the council's online presence. The council also approved several youth representatives for various boards, including Faith Kim for the Historical Commission, Arianne Kumar for the Parks, Culture and Recreation Board, and Avani Kumar for the Library Board, among others.

The meeting concluded with a motion to appoint the youth council members to their respective advisory roles, reflecting the city’s commitment to involving young voices in local governance.