The City of West Hollywood is launching an online survey to seek feedback from young adults as part of an effort to ensure that the voices of young adults are represented within the community and in local government. The survey is web-based and it will be promoted on the city’s website as well as on the City’s Facebook and Twitter pages (@wehocity).
According to the figures from the 2010 Census, approximately half of the city’s population is under the age of 40 — yet millennials remain underrepresented in elected and appointed leadership roles. In an effort to reach out to this demographic and engage the “next generation” of stakeholders and leaders, the city is asking young adults to complete a short online survey, which is available online.
“We want to ensure that all West Hollywood residents have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our city,” said Councilmember Lindsey Horvath. “Generation Next will provide important input and insight from our community’s largest stakeholder group and next generation of civic leaders.”
Earlier this year, the WeHo City Council approved the creation of a Young Adult Advisory Board, which would be representative of the city’s younger demographic. It would focus on matters relating to young people, such as education, economic opportunity, workforce entry, transportation, housing and engagement. As an advisory board, it would foster ideas for innovation that result in recommendations to the City Council.
For more information, contact Jeff Book at the City of West Hollywood at (323) 848-6471 or at [email protected]. For people who are deaf or hearing impaired, call TTY (323) 848-6496.
I’ll bet the Millennials main concern is that they can’t afford to live in WEHO, hence the under-representation.
Has there been a survey for Senior Citizens?