Romulus Mayor seeking candidates for new Youth Council
Romulus Mayor Robert McCraight is looking for a few young residents interested in learning how local government works.
McCraight’s office is now accepting applications for appointments to the new Mayor’s Youth Council, a group of students in grades 9–12 interested in sharing ideas, learning about local government and developing leadership skills.
Selected applicants will serve a one-year term, meeting monthly from October 2025 through May 2026 and work with elected officials and city administrators to better understand local government and share ideas on issues that affect young people in the community. Applications are due by Sept. 22. Monthly meetings will take place in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers from 2:30 until 4 p.m. every third Tuesday from October 2025 through May 2026. There will be no meeting in February 2026.
To be considered, students must reside in Romulus and be enrolled in 9-12 grade classes. Applicants must commit to participation guidelines and submit a completed application which includes attachment of required documents including a one to two page handwritten or typed essay and a letter of recommendation prepared by a teacher, school counselor, school administrator, or community leader as outlined in the application. Applicants must also submit a consent and release form signed and dated by a parent or guardian.
More information is available by contacting Chief of Staff Julie Wojtylko at jwojtylko@
