Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing FY 23 Commissioners to the Youth Advisory Commission.
Summary
DATE: November 1, 2022
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Kelly Snook, Executive Director Recreation Services
SUBJECT: Appointment of FY 23 Commissioners to the Youth Advisory Commission
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Youth Advisory Commission (YAC) was created in 1993 to serve as a liaison to the Killeen City Council. YAC exists to assist in minimizing community problems relating to youth, while encouraging positive growth and development.
YAC is comprised of up to thirty-seven (37) commissioners and an unlimited number of resource committee members, all of whom shall be students in the eighth through twelfth grade levels of the Killeen Independent School District service area. Prospective applicants were interviewed by two City Council members, Councilmember Jessica Gonzalez and Jose Segarra, the Recreation Coordinator and one YAC Commissioner. The interview process was completed no later than September 30th of the appointment year. Thirteen (13) students are recommended to serve as FY 23 commissioners based on their leadership ability and community involvement.
Below are the proposed commissioners for the FY22-23 year.
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
Sub-Committee: All Council
FY 22 Commissioners
FY 23 Commissioners
Special Qualifications
Aalaynah Harris
Aalaynah Harris
Student Representative
Aaliyah Harris
Aaliyah Harris
Student Representative
Aleeza Nica
Aleeza Nica
Student Representative
Breeze Ma
Breeze Ma
Student Representative
Caleb Mungul
Caleb Mungul
Student Representative
Chance Ma
Chance Ma
Student Representative
Christian Matta
Christina Wade
Student Representative
Christina Wade
Elisabeth Metcalf
Student Representative
Dae'Tain Nanton
Jerry Wilson III
Student Representative
Elisabeth Metcalf
Matthew Kirkland
Student Representative
Gabriella Gonzalez
Nhuy Nguyen
Student Representative
Isabel Castro-Cortez
Shayla L...
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