Airway Heights to vote on youth and senior commissions

Two more boards may join Airway Heights as Park and Recreations is looking to establish both a youth and senior advisory commissions.

The idea for these commissions came up after meetings between J.C. Kennedy, Mayor Patrick Rushing and Councilman Dave Malet. Kennedy then brought up the proposed ordinances during the Jan. 13 City Council study session. He mentioned the commissions would serve in a similar capacity as the Park Advisory Board.

Kennedy said that engaging students in the area can be difficult due to lack of a facility, a middle school or a high school.

“They are engaging in activit...