Biddeford High School Student to Serve on Legislative Youth Council

Posted: January 05, 2012 | News Items, Senator Sullivan

AUGUSTA – On the first day of legislative business for the Second Regular Session, the Maine Legislature unanimously confirmed the appointment of Biddeford High School student Zahra Rikan to serve as a member of the Legislative Youth Advisory Council.

Senator Nancy Sullivan (D – York County) nominated Rikan for the position and the President of the Maine Senate, Kevin Raye (R – Washington County) made the appointment. All 35 Senators present supported the selection.

The Maine Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) was the first youth council in the nation to have both an advisory relationship with a state legislature and the statutory authority to submit legislation. Established in 2002, the LYAC is a 20-member advisory council tasked with advising the Legislature on policy issues of importance to Maine youth. Senator Sullivan also serves as a legislative member on the council.

Senator Nancy Sullivan pictured with LYAC Member Zahra Rikan.