Mayor's Youth Leadership Council
The mission of the MYLC is to serve the common good of the community and provide a voice for the city’s youth while organizing and participating in constructive community service projects, strengthening relationships among all members of the community, building a noncompetitive spirit between students of Gastonia area schools, promoting youth participation in governmental affairs, and acting as a resource for any city organization upon request.
Applications will be open for the
2024-2025 school year in August 2024.
If you are interested in applying for membership to this Council, please fill out electronically by clicking "start filling" or download the application below. Completed paper applications should be submitted by mail to: City of Gastonia Parks & Recreation Department,
Attn: Lauren Parker, P.O. Box 1748, Gastonia, NC 28053 or email to lauren.parker@gastonianc.gov
Executive Council 2024-2025
President: Lilly Friday
Vice President: Andrew Taylor
Secretary: Alyssa Hanif
Treasurer: Savana Brame
Historian: Leah Brooks
MYLC Staff Advisor: Lauren Parker Lauren.Parker@gastonianc.gov 704-866-6842
MYLC Staff Advisor: Kailanne Gill Kailanne.Gill@gastonianc.gov 704-866-6848
Richard Franks
City Mayormayor.franks@gastonianc.gov704-866-6720MYLC In Action
Gaston County Senior Games Opening Day
Breakfast with Santa
Christmas in the City/Christmas Parade
Thanksgiving Luncheon for Senior Citizen's
MYLC Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker
City of Gastonia Fall Carnival
City of Gastonia Easter Egg Hunt
City of Gastonia Veterans Day Parade
City of Gastonia City Council Meeting
Holy Angels Bowl
Special Olympics Basketball Tournament
Special Olympics Fishing Derby
Special Populations Trunk-or-Treat
T. Jeffers Afterschool Program- Earth Day Celebration
Cooking for the Women's Shelter