Published April 7 2023
The city manager is seeking diverse youth and adult candidates for 2023-2024 Bellevue Youth Link Board openings. The City of Bellevue encourages anyone interested to apply online at by 5 p.m., Monday, May 15 (youth application, adult application).
The Youth Link Board is composed of up to 12 youth and six adults who study, work or live in Bellevue. Board members serve a two-year term and attend meetings on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 6-8 p.m., at City Hall.
For over four decades, Youth Link has been providing innovative youth leadership and community service programming for middle and high school students. Youth Link’s mission is to engage youth in civic leadership opportunities and community service, while providing a platform for youth voice and input as advisors to the city manager.
The Youth Link Board promotes diversity, unity and equity for high school youth in Bellevue. Current board work focuses on priorities such as youth mental health, transitional support, youth financial education and employment equity, environmental sustainability, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
For additional information about the Youth Link board or program, please contact Youth Link coordinator Patrick Alina at 425-452-5254 or palina@bellevuewa.gov.