Washington State Representative April Connors

Do you know a young person who is passionate about civic engagement and making a difference in Washington?

Applications are now open for the 2026-28 cohort of the Legislative Youth Advisory Council, or LYAC. Students selected through this application cycle will serve on the Y28 Council.

LYAC is a student-led organization and the official nonpartisan youth advisory body to the Washington State Legislature. Council members help represent the voice of Washington youth by advocating on important policy issues, meeting with legislators, testifying before the Legislature, and organizing events that promote civic engagement across the state.

Candidates must submit the application by 11:59 p.m. on April 30 to be considered for the Y28 Council. Learn more and apply here:
https://walyac.org/apply

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