Mayor's Young Leaders Advisory Council

Requirements I Registration I Members I Meeting Schedule I Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Mayor's Young Leaders Advisory Council (YLAC) was established in 2014 and is composed of 50 high school juniors and seniors. YLAC gives youth with leadership potential the opportunity to learn more about city government and effective citizenship so they can make a positive difference as young leaders. The Council also shares ideas with city officials and advises on issues facing Jacksonville youth.

photos of MYLAC students meeting with mayor at city hall

MYLAC Requirements

Attend a Duval County school
Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
Have a 2.0 GPA or better
Write essay on requested topic

MYLAC Registration

The deadline to register for the MYLAC Class of 2020-2021 is Friday, September 30, 2020. Please register here.

MYLAC Members

2020-2021 Officers
President - Rodney Wells
Vice President - Nidhi Patel
Secretary - Cameron Demery
Parliamentarian - TBD
Door Keeper - Daniela Valderrama

2020-2021 Member Directory - Coming Soon