Applications are currently being accepted from students in grades 9-12 who live in the city of Findlay and are interested in participating on the Mayor's Teen Advisory Council (TAC).  The TAC, now entering its fifth full year of operation, was established by former mayor Tony Iriti in the spring of 2004 as part of his vision for the city.  This council serves to help the mayor and other city officials understand what is important to the young people in the community. Current mayor, Pete Sehnert, has been very supportive of TAC and plans to continue utilizing the program.

In the past, TAC has addressed City Council and the Findlay City School Board with their ideas on the curfew law and cell phones at school.  This year they will hold a Teen Town Meeting - where all area teens can voice their ideas and opinions. One current issue the TAC is expected to address this year will be the "smoker's corner" near Findlay High School.

Kimberly Bash, Youth Services Officer for The Community Foundation, will serve as advisor for this program this year. She replaces former advisor, Jeanne Rustic, who retired from the United Way of Hancock County earlier this year.

Teens interested in applying for TAC can pick up an application at The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation office, 101 W. Sandusky Street, Suite 207.  An application can be emailed to you by contacting Kimberly Bash at kbash@community-foundation.com or (419) 425-1100.  Completed applications are due to The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation office by October 13, 2008 by 5:00 p.m.