The Hickory Youth Council consists of 30 high school students from throughout the City who are charged with representing all the youth in the City of Hickory.

These high school students serve as an advisory council to the Hickory City Council, participate in community service projects, and hold events that build leadership skills for themselves and their peers.

The Youth Council meets on the third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. at various City facilities or community locations between August and May. The meetings are open to the public and all are invited to attend. See the City events calendar for upcoming meetings.

If you have any additional questions about the Youth Council, call Staff Liaison Sam Abernethy at 828-323-7558 or email sabernethy@hickorync.gov.

2024-2025 Youth Council Recruitment

The Hickory Youth Council is currently recruiting new members for the 2024-2025 school year. Rising 9th through 12th graders living within the City of Hickory’s corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) are eligible to apply to serve on the Youth Council. Interested teens must complete the application below and return it by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024. 

Youth Council Application for 2024-2025 

Youth Council Members for 2024-2025

TBD

Youth Council Officers for 2024-2025

Chair - TBD
Vice Chair - TBD
Secretary - TBD
Historian - TBD

Representatives on other Hickory Boards and Commissions:

Community Appearance Commission - TBD
Community Relations Council - TBD
Historic Preservation Commission - TBD
International Council - TBD
Library Advisory Board - TBD
Parks and Recreation Commission - TBD
Public Art Commission - TBD