Youth Link Board
The Youth Link Board was formed in 1991 by the City Council to oversee the implementation of Youth Link's Action Agenda and to promote the youth voice to the Bellevue community.
The Youth Link Board advises the City Council and the City Manager on issues facing Bellevue’s youth. The Youth Link Board involves youth in current community issues, utilizes youth ideas to address community concerns and create new outlets for youth opportunities.
Ongoing Youth Link-funded projects include:
- Teen Closet
- Ground Zero Teen Center
- Bellevue Skate Park
- TRACKS Action Team
- Outspoken Newspaper
- Youth Involvement Conference
- Youth Link Community Leadership Awards
- "Jub-Hub" teen cafe
Members - The Youth Link Board consists of six youths and six adults appointed by the City Manager, with two ex-officio positions, representing the City Council and the Bellevue School Board. Youth serve two-year terms and adults serve three-year terms.
Adults:
- Juan Esparza
- Olivia Gonzalez
- Katie Kappel
- Michelle Mattson-Hamilton
- Michael Murphy, Co-Chair
- Caroline Thienes
Youth:
- Nina Chen
- Ryley Martin, Co-Chair
- Kuba Jeffers
- Andrew Kranseler
- Jenny Kim, Co-Chair
Ex-Officio:
- Kevin Wallace – Bellevue City Council
- Chris Marks – Bellevue School Board
Meetings - Youth Link Board meets on the second Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Bellevue City Hall.