Evan Flaherty Chosen for Mayor's Youth Council

Evan Flaherty has been appointed by Mayor Luke Ravenstahl to represent the Oakland School on the Mayor's Youth Council. The council is comprised of 2 representatives from each public high school located in the City of Pittsburgh and 1 from each parochial and private high school. 15 at-large young persons also serve on the council.

All council members are selected through an open application process based upon proven leadership, community involvement and recommendations from the schools.

The Youth Council is an advisory body on matters concerning the needs of youth from the perspective of youth. The council is authorized to make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on policy matters affecting Pittsburgh youth.

Evan reports he has attended several council meetings and progress is being made and that he has had a feeling of inclusion. Evan will present a report to the student body in the fall.

Evan is a rising Ninth Grader and is the son of Mark and Paula Flaherty.The family resides in the Highland Park neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

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