The Muğla Youth Council Held Its First Meeting
The first official meeting of the Youth Council, established under the Muğla Metropolitan Municipality, was held at the Türkan Saylan Center for Contemporary Life. The meeting was attended by Secretary General Tayfun Yılmaz, council members, and representatives of the working groups.
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At the Youth Council’s first official meeting in Muğla, the views and suggestions of young people were reviewed. Through this new platform, the goal is to strengthen young people’s participation in city governance and to bring their ideas and projects to the attention of local government.
The Youth Council, which aims to foster the active participation of young people aged 15–30 in local government, will serve as a platform for developing solutions to local issues. The 70-member council, composed entirely of young people, will generate ideas and carry out collaborative work on a wide range of topics, primarily in the social, cultural, environmental, and educational fields.
Secretary General Tayfun Yılmaz stated that Muğla Metropolitan Mayor Ahmet Aras’s vision of viewing young people as key stakeholders in local government provides a strong foundation for the Youth Council, and he expressed high expectations for the youth. Yılmaz said, “We have complete faith in our young people. The youth representing the 13 districts in this council will guide us. Their young, dynamic minds will broaden our horizons in identifying the true needs of society.”
Ahmet Aras, Mayor of Muğla Metropolitan Municipality and President of the Aegean Coastal Municipalities Union, commented on the Youth Council, saying, “We view the Youth Council as a highly valuable institution where our young people can actively participate in city governance, freely express their ideas, and directly contribute to Muğla’s future. As the Muğla Metropolitan Municipality, we are committed to always standing by our youth, incorporating their ideas into decision-making processes, and supporting the projects they propose. I believe this council is a very important step not only for today but also for Muğla’s future, and I wish you all success.”
