Sketchy timeline for Sununu’s new “Millennial Advisory Council” draws concerns it is just a pretense to promote Sununu’s latest pet projects

Concord, NH – Governor Chris Sununu first announced a Millennial Advisory Council just last Thursday, along with information on how to apply. The first meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday, September 27th at 6:00 PM in the Executive Council chambers – begging the question about who would have had an opportunity to apply, be selected, and set aside time to participate in the supposedly open and non-political 25-member advisory council in less than a week’s time.

Statement from Granite State Progress Executive Director Zandra Rice Hawkins:

“If Governor Sununu was truly interested in hearing from young leaders and creating a functioning Millennial Advisory Council, he would take the time to gather applications and make thoughtful, balanced appointments. How can you ask people to apply one week and have the first meeting the next? This appears to all be a pretense for Governor Sununu to stack the advisory council with appointees who will serve as rubber stamps for his latest pet projects.”

“A Millennial Advisory Council could be a wonderful tool for New Hampshire. A key first step to engaging millennials would be to acknowledge their contributions and good ideas. We encourage Governor Sununu to stop playing politics and instead really invest in the diverse opinions of young adults in our state.”

In his proclamation and media statement, Governor Sununu did not give any credit or thank you to the young leaders behind his new Millennial Advisory Council. Back in June, graduates of the Class of 2017 Leadership Mount Washington Valley Community Connections first urged Governor Sununu to form just such a council, even calling it the Millennial Advisory Council.

The Governor’s Millennial Advisory Council is to consist of 25 members, all selected by the Governor. The first report is due on December 1^st.

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