This meeting of the Rockville Youth Commission focused on debriefing the recent Timber Town Hall event, planning a new Instagram account, and scheduling a focus group for the city's Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) plan. The meeting also touched on the annual report and upcoming social events.
Note: The transcript references dates in May and June 2026 (e.g., a focus group on May 18 and a pool party on June 5), but the meeting was held on September 15, 2026, per the provided date. The reason for this discrepancy is unclear.
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