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What is the Mayor’s Youth Council?

The Mayor’s Youth Council is a leadership development program for Los Angeles high school students to promote civic engagement and inspire the next generation of civic leaders. The Youth Council empowers members to advocate for causes relevant to Angeleno youth by giving them a voice in City Hall.

Who will serve on the Mayor’s Youth Council?

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

What will the Mayor’s Youth Council do?

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, as well as from non-profit, and business organizations.Youth Council members will also have the opportunity to get into the field and volunteer at community events and develop their own campaign. The Mayor’s Youth Council will meet from October 2021 to June 2022. Meetings will be held virtually twice a month in the fall, with the possibility of meeting in person once a month in the spring. Youth Councilmembers are permitted one excused absence.