Youth Council Members Attend 2026 Legislative Day By: Alisha Vines, Director, Orange County Office on Youth The Orange County Youth Council took their annual Legislative Day trip to the Richmond General Assembly on Wednesday, February 25. The group of students started their day meeting with Delegate Phillip Scott (63 District). Members discussed bills and the constitutional amendment votes that have been presented during this General Assembly session with Delegate Scott, providing important debate between different beliefs. Toward the end of the meeting with Delegate Scott, Delegate Karen Hamilton (62 District) was able to join the group for more questions and insight into her opinions and reasons for her voting preferences. rd nd After their meeting with the Delegates, the Council enjoyed a tour of the Richmond Capitol, going back into history of the state government with our very knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide. After the tour, the group sat in the gallery for the House proceedings where they were recognized and welcomed by Delegate Scott and the House membership.
During their time in the gallery, the group witnessed numerous introductions from the House members for visitors in the gallery as well as Points of Personal Privilege from members of the House who were making points to other members around numerous topics outside of pending legislation. After leaving the Capitol, the group went to lunch and then enjoyed some team-building activities at Mission Laser in Richmond. The Orange County Youth Council is comprised of youth in grades 6 through 12. They are appointed to represent the youth population and to advise the Orange County Youth Commission and the Office on Youth (OOY) of the needs of youth in Orange County. In addition, the Youth Council chooses to undertake projects each year to support our community. The Council typically accepts applications at the beginning of the school year. More information is available at www.orangecountyva.gov/130/Youth-Council.
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