Voices Neighborhood Council

Want to join the Mayor's Youth Council?

Do you know a high school student passionate about your community?  Love to engage in discussions about the future of Los Angeles?  Interested in meeting other young people dedicated to public service?

What is the Mayor’s Youth Council?

• A one-year program for Los Angeles high school students.
• The Youth Council works to empower its members to advocate for causes relevant to the youth of Los Angeles.
• The Youth Council gives the next generation of leaders a voice in City Hall.

• Student leaders currently enrolled in high school from diverse educational backgrounds representing all 15 Los Angeles City Council Districts.
• The Youth Council will be divided into cohorts based on their respective areas, and the monthly meetings facilitated by the respective Area Representative from the Mayor’s Office of Legislative & External Affairs.

• Meetings will discuss various themes of public service, such as Government 101, Civic Leadership and Engagement, Community Organizing, Public Speaking and more
• Meetings will include guest speakers from local government, non-profit, corporate and labor sectors. 
• Youth Council members will have the opportunity to volunteer at community events and receive professional development training.