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F OM: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
BY: JASON CHACON, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
DATE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
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That the City Council approve the appointment of 11 nominees to the 2022-2023 Downey Youth Commission.
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- Civic/local government education (including planning Youth in Government Day) - Provide input to the City Council regarding youth issues - Completion of annual assignments/priorities from the City Council The Downey Youth Commission is entering its 12 th year and appointments are needed for the new school year. A total of 14 applications were received for 11 vacancies.
Each Youth Commissioner entering grades 9-11 shall serve a two-year term and may be reappointed for up to one term of two years provided they continue to meet the eligibility requirements. Youth Commissioners in grade 12 are limited to a one-year term.
The following are the City Council nominees for the 2022-2023 Downey Youth Commission term:
1 . Ximena Solorzano — 11 t' Grade Downey High School
2. Isaac Donado — 12 th Grade St. Pius — St. Matthias Acade
3. Jynx Jimenez —Jones - 11 th Grade Warren High School
4. Viviana Perez— 10t' Grade Warren High School
5. Emily Gutierrez - 11 th Grade Downey High School
6. Jordan Curiel — 11 th Grade Downey High School
7. Jana Abelmodem — 9th Grade Downey High School
8. Cassandra Diego — 11 th Grade Downey High School
9. Desiree Gonzalez — 12t' Grade Warren High School I
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The Downey Youth Commission will convene on October 20, 2022 for their first meeting of the 2022-2023 tecti.
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action. Youth Commissioners do not receive compensation for volunteering their time to serve on the Downey Youth Commission.