HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Hopkinsville Mayor James R. Knight, Jr. was pleased to announce the members of the 2026-2027 Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC). Fifteen high school students were introduced to City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 20 for the ninth year of the program.

The MYC provides the students with the opportunity to learn about local city government, develop leadership skills and serve as a voice for the youth in our community.

High school juniors and seniors from Christian County public, private and homeschool sectors were encouraged to apply. The final selections were based on written applications, letters of recommendation and a personal resume. Regular meeting of MYC will be held the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 pm in the council chambers at the Municipal Center located at 715 South Virginia Street.

Mayor’s Youth Council 2026-2027

  • CCHS 12th Grade, Kaydon Coats
  • CCHS 12th Grade, Marlie Colon
  • CCHS 11th Grade, Va’lajha Hodge
  • CCHS 11th Grade, Ma’ryah Howard
  • UHA 11th Grade, Ryan Latham
  • CCHS 11th Grade, James Lose
  • CCHS 11th Grade, Griffen Meacham
  • CCHS 11th Grade, Kalaiah Nance
  • CCHS 11th Grade, Alex Naylor
  • Homeschool 12th Grade, Cheyenne Peterson
  • CCHS 12th Grade, Breann Pyle
  • UHA 11th Grade, Prisha Shah
  • HCA 11th Grade, Kollin Stokes
  • UHA 12th Grade, Maddie Williams
  • Homeschool 11th Grade, Sophia Zieman

To learn more about MYC, please visit www.hoptown.org/myc or email Diane Turner, MYC
Coordinator at diane.turner@h-ky.us or call (270) 887-4000.

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