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Step-Up-to-Work Program Age Requirements
Summary
Council members debated whether to raise the minimum age for the youth employment program from 14 to 16. After hearing passionate testimony from residents and council members about the importance of early work experience for low-income youth, the council voted to keep the age at 14.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Absorbed within existing operating budgets.
✅Who benefits
Local youth ages 14-15 seeking early job experience and low-income families needing supplemental financial support.
⚠️Who could be affected
None identified.
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