Skyline High School junior Ehrik Aldana was elected chair of the Washington State Legislative Youth Advisory Council after serving one year on the council.
Aldana, who is of Filipino heritage, is the first Asian Pacific American to be elected into the position. The council, appointed by the lieutenant governor, is made up of 22 members (ages 14–18) who work with state lawmakers to support youth-based legislation and promote civic engagement among youth. ♦
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