TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Douglas J. Hewett, ICMA-CM, City Manager
FROM: Brook Redding, MPA, PMP, Senior Assistant to the City Manager
Tyshica Smith-Tucker, Recreation Program Coordinator
DATE: August 25, 2025
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Fayetteville-Cumberland Youth Council (FCYC) - Junior Mayor Program EstablishmentTitle
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 1: Safe and Secure Community - Support youth engagement that fosters civic pride and responsibility.
Goal 4: Live, Work, and Recreate - Enhance opportunities for youth leadership and community participation.
Goal 6: Collaborative City Government - Strengthen partnerships with Cumberland County through shared youth programs.
Executive Summary:
In May 2025, as part of the Public Safety and Youth Engagement motions, City Council directed staff to create a Junior Mayor program. Working with Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation staff who manage the Fayetteville-Cumberland Youth Council (FCYC), staff have developed a plan to implement the Junior Mayor position by rebranding the existing FCYC Chair role.
The Junior Mayor will serve as the youth leadership representative for the FCYC, presiding over meetings, coordinating initiatives, and providing quarterly updates to City Council on FCYC activities and accomplishments. This inaugural program year will run September 2025 through May 2026.
Background:
The FCYC is a joint City-County initiative that provides high school students with opportunities to develop leadership skills, engage in civic projects, and represent youth interests to local government.
The FCYC Executive Board includes roles such as Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and committee chairs. The Chair role is a two-year position responsible for leading meetings, coordinating with the Advisor, and overseeing communications.
Following Council's directive, staff met with the FCYC Advisor and Parks & Recreat...
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