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Council awards $6,000 to Florence High junior to attend national leadership program in Washington, D.C.

2661413 · February 5, 2025

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Summary

The council voted to award $6,000 to Amaya Bendia, a junior at Florence High School, to help fund her participation in the National Youth Leadership Forum: National Security at Georgetown University this summer.

The Florence Town Council approved a $6,000 matching award to Amaya Bendia, a junior at Florence High School, to help fund her participation in the National Youth Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C.

Amaya told the council the eight‑day program includes speakers from federal agencies and visits to national monuments and federal sites; she said total costs are about $6,000 including travel and tuition and that she had raised $500 to secure her spot. Councilmembers praised her achievement; several council members and longtime community members described her as an exemplary student and encouraged the council to support the request.

Councilmember Bedford moved to award $6,000 to Amaya; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. Staff will disburse funds per the town’s youth support process and asked Amaya to report back to the council on her experience after the program.