A DRCSS student is representing Dauphin’s youth on City Council.

Ashton Kaleta has been named the council youth rep this year which will see him participate in regular council meetings.

“My principal asked me to, and I thought it would be cool.”

Mayor Dowhan wanted to get young people involved and asked the principal at the high school for a name.

“Everybody talked about the youth in Dauphin, and they weren’t represented at our council meetings. They have a lot to contribute to our community and their insights on whether recreation, safety, etc.” The mayor continued, “I looked into the municipal act, and there is a provision for that. And also encourage young people to look at public office once they are age of majority and look at it as a career and service to their community.”

Ashton does not have a vote on council but can debate and bring up issues during meetings.

“I’m helping make Dauphin a better place to live,” Ashton said.