Mayor's Youth Leadership Council
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 are open for the 2025 - 2026 academic year!
If you are interested in applying for membership to this Council, please fill out electronically by clicking "Fill out form" or download the application below. Completed paper applications should be submitted by mail to: City of Gastonia Parks & Recreation Department,
Attn: Kailanne Gill, P.O. Box 1748, Gastonia, NC 28053 or email to kailanne.gill@gastonianc.gov
Executive Council 2024-2025
President: Leah Brooks
Vice President: Savana Brame
Secretary: Karena Singh
Treasurer: Emma Kate Laudner
Historians: Corrine Wysong & Miah Thomas
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