Council approves donations for Girl State and graduation events

Fair City Council on March 11 approved financial support for two youth programs: civic leadership and a high‑school graduation event.

A representative described the American Legion’s Girl State (Pearl State) program, which provides civic training and scholarship opportunities for high‑school students. Council moved to contribute funds for participating students; the motion and the final allocation were approved after discussion about fundraising and volunteer opportunities.

Separately, Izzy Turner, representing the Emery High School Class of 2026, requested funds for a supervised graduation‑night event with contests, prizes and a raffle. Council members recalled prior donations and the value of a structured, safe celebration for graduates. The council initially proposed $500 and then amended the motion to provide $800 total to be split among attending students; the amended motion carried.

During both items councilors emphasized wanting youth engagement in return — volunteers for community projects, flag‑filling and other service activities — and asked staff to coordinate how donated funds would be distributed and how students would report their community‑service contributions.

The council’s votes were recorded on the meeting floor and both allocations were approved as part of the consent/disbursement process.