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Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing Commissioners to the Youth Advisory Commission for FY27.
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DATE: September 1, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, Interim City Manager
FROM: Antonio Murphy, Executive Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Appointment of Commissioners to the Youth Advisory Commission for FY27
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Youth Advisory Commission was created in 1993 to serve as liaison to the Killeen City Council. It exists to provide the youth of our community opportunities through volunteerism and service, by taking initiatives that are directed toward effective change.
The bylaws were amended and approved by the Council on August 4, which increased the number of YAC Commissioners to up to 15, and allowed for an unlimited number of resource committee members. All resource committee members must be students in the eighth through twelfth grades within the Killeen Independent School District service area. Prospective applicants were interviewed by Councilmember Bass and Parks and Recreation staff. The candidate interview process was completed on August 1. Thirteen (13) students are recommended to serve as commissioners for FY27 based on their leadership abilities and community involvement.
Below are the proposed Commissioners who are all Student Representatives for FY27.
Annelissa Amoako
Alamea Rivera-Roman
Julianna Lewis
Raina Cumbee
Osvaldo Camacho Burgos
Jaxon Stovall
Sarah Sanchez
Emiliano Quintero
Ava McQuaide
Destiny Wilson
Gazl Issa
Shelsea Nieves Ortiz
Ghina Issa
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
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CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This conforms with state and local policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
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Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
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Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
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If not, where will the money come from?
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