Amherst Youth Town Council

The Amherst Youth Town Council acts as an advisory body to the Amherst Town Council on those matters within the influence of the Town of Amherst that have an impact on the youth of the town, regardless of their cultural and religious identity, socio-economic background, intellectual and physical abilities, sexuality or gender. The AYTC works to improve the image of the Town of Amherst by raising the profile of the town’s youth. The AYTC also works to create community awareness of youth facilities, youth services, youth organizations and the opportunities and programs they provide.

2018 19 Youth Town Council Application

Council Members 2022-23

AYTC 6 Rowan B

Rowan Blanch
Junior Mayor
Grade 11
Fourth year on AYTC.
When I'm not involved with the AYTC, I like to play soccer, teach and enjoy skiing at Ski Wentworth, play trombone with the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra and counsel at Big Cove YMCA camp in the summer! I'm also involved in my school. I play in the senor band and stage band and am student council vice-president. In my downtime, I love to read and go camping.
I'm not 100 per cent sure what I want to do with my future, but right now I'm thinking about going into education.
What I love most about Amherst is the small-town feel, the old architecture and the people!

AYTC 7 Leah Brunt B

Leah Brunt
Deputy Junior Mayor
Grade 10
Second year on AYTC
When not involved with the AYTC, I like to play soccer, ski and enjoy time with my friends.
My future plans include attending either Dalhousie University or UPEI to take a bachelor of science with the goal of someday becoming a board-certified veterinary surgeon.
What I love about Amherst is that everyone is so polite and welcoming in this community. It is a great place to call home!

AYTC 4 Kiahna Brennan B

Kiahna Brennan
Secretary
Grade 11
Second year on AYTC.
When not involved with the AYTC, I like to read, bake, draw and hang out with my little sister.
I want to major in English and eventually go into journalism.
What I love about Amherst is the budding international restaurants like Smile Sushi and Sarsoza’s Cuisine.

AYTC 5 Oskar B

Oskar Sigtryggsson
Treasurer
Grade 12
Second year on AYTC.
When I'm not involved with the AYTC, I enjoy running cross country, I love playing board games and I really like watching science channels and lets plays on YouTube.
When I graduate from high school, I want to go to UNB for engineering, then transfer to the University of Toronto to go into aerospace engineering.
I like the town of Amherst because all of the people I've met here and I grew up here, so it's home. I also feel that compared to other communities, Amherst is a lot more like a big family: everyone seems very connected.

AYTC 2 Kennedy B

Kennedy Allen
Social Media/Public Relations
Grade 9
Third year on AYTC.
When I’m not involved with the AYTC, I enjoy being with friends and playing board games.
My future plans are to have a career as a lawyer.
What I love most about Amherst is the people and events.

AYTC 1 Ava Crocker B

Ava Crocker
Grade 7
First year on AYTC.
When not involved with the AYTC, I like to I like to play basketball, soccer and swim. I also like to hang out with my friends and spend time with my family.
I want to be a veterinarian and own my own vet clinic.
What I love about Amherst is that it is a small town where everybody knows each other.

AYTC 3 Harmoni Caldwell B

Harmoni Caldwell
Grade 8
First year on AYTC.
When not involved with the AYTC, I like to play the clarinet, basketball and hang out with friends.
I want to go to Acadia University.
What I love about Amherst is it’s not big or crowded, which makes a bigger and better sense of community.

AYTC 8 Mathias Mayhew B

Mathias Mayhew
Grade: 7
First year on AYTC.
When not involved with the in AYTC, I like to play basketball, soccer, go to Ramblers games and spend time with family and friends.
I plan on taking computer engineering and playing university basketball.
What I love about Amherst is that a lot of people know each other and we have all the sports that I like.