Mayor's Youth Advancement Council

The primary mission of the Mayor's Youth Advancement Council of Jonesboro is to involve youth in community issues and decisions, to advise the Mayor of the youth’s perspective, and to empower future leaders to become engaged within their community. The council is made up of local 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students from Jonesboro schools, including Jonesboro High, Nettleton High, Valley View High, and Westside High.  The council currently has six task force committees:

• City Beautification
• Communications and Technology
• Community Outreach
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Health and Safety
• Planning and Engineering

Meet the Executive Board for the 2022-2023 school year.

Meet the Task Force Chairs for the 2022-2023 school year.

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CLASS OF 2022-2023

Applications for MYAC are currently open. New applicants will be accepted from February 15 through April 1, 2023.  Use the appropriate link below if you are a new applicant or current member wanting to reapply.

Mayor's Youth Advancement Council Application for New Applicants

Mayor's Youth Advancement Council Application for Returning Members

For more information about the MYAC contact Shelly Anderson at sanderson@jonesboro.org, or by phone at 870-336-7250.

EVENTS

The Mayor's Youth Advancement Council of Jonesboro will host a Spring Community Fair on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Northside Park (503 North Bridge Street, Jonesboro) from 12 Noon until 4:00 PM. This event will be free to the public. We will have vendors, artisans, arts & crafts, live music, food trucks, giant inflatables, games & prizes, and fun for the entire family! 

We will also host a "Leave what you Can, Take what you Need" (canned & boxed) food and hygiene products table. If you can donate to this, please let us know. 

We are also currently looking for vendors. If you are interested, please fill out this short form. If you have questions, feel free to contact Shelly Anderson, MYAC Sponsor at MYACjopnesboro@gmail.com or 870-336-7250.