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The Arcadia Civic Youth Council Newsletter

August 2017

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Meet Our Leaders

Arcadia, CA On Wednesday, August 30, the
Arcadia Civic Youth Council will be hosting its first
Meet Our Leaders forum, which will provide students
with an opportunity to listen to and personally get to
know the leaders of Arcadia! The speakers attending
will be Mayor Peter Amundson and Chamber of
Commerce CEO Karen Mac Nair. The event is
planned to take place at the Arcadia City Hall
Chambers from 4:30-6:00 pm. Feel free to come
down and join us in promoting civic engagement in
the community.

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Arcadia Moon Festival

Arcadia, CAOn Saturday, September 30, ACYC will be
volunteering at the Arcadia Moon Festival from 6 to 9pm at the
Arboretum. This event will feature the Elite Performing Group,
music and dance, arts, crafts, and fortune telling. There will also be
mooncakes and food trucks to buy. Hope youll be able to join us at this amazing cultural
event!
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Whats Happening in Arcadia?

Arcadia, CAThe Arcadia City Council has taken action for a possible transition to a
district-based voting system to select City Council Members which will replace the current
at-large election system. Several council members were against this change and resisted the
move even when the Chinese-American Equalization Association claimed they would sue if
the council did not establish district elections. Several council members opposed the change,
resisting the move even after the Chinese-American Equalization Association said it would sue
if the council didn't allow district elections. The City received a letter from Malibu lawyer
Kevin Shenkman which stated that the current voting system was not in compliance with the
California Voting Rights Act. He threatened litigation if that demand was not met. Through
Arcadias current system, voters from the entire city choose all five City Council Members.
However, in a district-based election system, the city is divided into different geographic
districts where each one has a City Council Member who resides in that district and is chosen
by voters residing in the district.
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About the Arcadia Civic Youth Council

The Arcadia Civic Youth Council, in partnership with Arcadia's Best Foundation, aspires to promote the
understanding of Arcadias extensive history in a non-partisan environment and encourage young adults to
 become educated about civic virtues, hence forming virtuous leaders of the future generation. Together, we
hope to provide a positive, synergistic effect on the community.

The Arcadia Civic Youth Council sends volunteers to events hosted by the Arcadia Historical Society, other local
organizations, and the Youth Council itself. By applying civic virtues and by interacting with the community,
members foster an understanding and appreciation of Arcadias history. Additionally, we appoint
representatives of Arcadias youth to attend meetings of, but not limited to, the organizations listed: Arcadia
Historical Society, Arcadia City Council, and Arcadia Rotary.

ACYC Board:
Arianna TogelangChair
Kristen Halim Vice Chair
Candace ChenSecretary
Raya LeeTreasurer
Selena LuPublicity Director
Sharie KuoHistorical Society Representative

Newsletter: Compiled by Selena Lu and written by ACYC Board

Contact: arcadiayouthcouncil@gmail.com (626) 203-9300