Upper 6th Form Immaculate Conception High School student, Dejohnay Muschette, has been elected Youth Mayor of Kingston following the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Junior Council elections held on Friday, November 6.
As Youth Mayor, Her Worship Councillor Dejohnay Muschette will serve as the premier voice for youth across Kingston and St. Andrew, driving civic participation, advocating for youth-centered community development, and leading the 2026–2027 Junior Council cohort.
“I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to each and every one of you for your support, your confidence and the votes you have entrusted to me. I do not take your trust lightly, and I want you to know that I genuinely look forward to serving alongside you,” stated Youth Mayor Muschette “Beyond the projects we will undertake, the resolutions we will pass and the communities we will impact, I hope we make this tenure an experience that each of us will cherish. I look forward to getting to know everyone better, learning from your different perspectives, celebrating one another’s achievements and building relationships that extend far beyond our time on this Council.
There will undoubtedly be challenges along the way, but I hope we approach them together, support one another and remember that we are all working towards a common purpose. I want us to create an environment where we can laugh together, learn together, disagree respectfully and, most importantly, grow together, mayor Muschette,” pledged.
The annual Junior Council Forum, held under the national theme “Local Government: Your Voice, Your Community,”serves as a strategic platform for high school leaders to immerse themselves in local governance, project management, and draft practical resolutions to address urban and municipal challenges.
His Worship the Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, commended the newly elected Youth Mayor and the entire Junior Council team:
“I take immense pride in formally congratulating Miss. Dejohnay Muschette on your election as the 2026-2027 Youth Mayor of Kingston, Mr. Micah J. Robinson as Deputy Youth Mayor, Miss. Anna- Lica Hylton as Youth Chief Executive Officer, and all newly installed Junior Councillors and representatives who now carry forward the distinguished legacy of the KSAMC Junior Council,” Mayor Swaby stated.
“This milestone comes at a historic moment as we celebrate Local Government Month under the theme, “Local Government: Your Voice, Your Community.” Through interactive discussions, debates, and collaboration with your peers and senior Council members, you have been given a powerful platform- not just to speak, but to ensure that youth perspectives actively shape the policies and decisions governing Kingston and St. Andrew.
The discussions and conversations do not end with today’s election. In fact, this is where your transformative work begins. My charge to you today is to step boldly into your roles: lead from the front, lead with clear vision and integrity, and lead in a way that inspires and creates more leaders.”
The KSAMC remains committed to empowering the next generation of civic leaders by providing mentorship, practical governance experience, and platform opportunities throughout their tenure.
