YOUTH
COMMISSION
2022-2023
ANNUAL REPORT
Neighborhood Services and Education Committee
Ma y 11, 20 23
CITY O F S AN J O S É
1 COMMISSIONER KHAN
District 4
COMMISSIONER HOANG
District 3
CO MMIS S IO N ER LU
District 2
COMMISSIONER CHEN
District 1
CO MMIS S IO N ER LIEU
District 5
COMMISSIONER J ANAP ATY
Citywide
CO MMIS S IO N ER LEE
District 10
COMMISSIONER SINGH
District 9
COMMISSIONER
GO N Z ALES-MUÑIZ
District 8
COMMISSIONER SRIRAM
District 7
COMMISSIONER BANSAL
District 6
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OBJ ECTIVE 1
Empower youth to pursue their
careers and encourage them to be
civica lly e n g a g e d th rou g h loca l a n d
city-w id e e ve n ts a n d in itia tive s.
CITY O F S AN J O S É
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CIVICS SUMMIT
An event to promote civic
engagement and provide
opportunities for young people to
learn about the political process,
civic duties, and the importance
of active participation in their
communities.
The Youth Commission presents
to San José Youth about city
departments, and they discuss
and make decisions regarding
the allocation of funds for various
programs and initiatives related
to youth.
BUDGET SUMMIT
District 5 Youth Commissioner
hosted a leadership summit for
youths involved in District 5 Youth
Advisory Council and participated
in a leadership summit for youth
to learn a leadership curriculum
and form a sense of community.
YO UTH ADVIS O RY
CONFERENCES
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CITY OF SAN JOSÉ
OBJ ECTIVE 2
Fo st e r a sa fe , in clu sive , a n d a cce ssib le
sp a ce for you th in Sa n José to e xp re ss
t h e ir p a ssio n s a n d in t e re st .
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Pa rt n e rin g w it h Cit y
Dep artm en ts
Youth Commissioners provide valuable input and
insights on policies and programs directly
impacting young people by collaborating with
departments like the Library, PRNS, and the City
Manager's Office. These partnerships foster
inclusion by creating opportunities for young
people to participate in decision-making
processes and giving them a voice in shaping the
future of their communities.
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OBJ ECTIVE 3
Provide equitable access and support
to m a rg in a lize d you th com m u n itie s.
CITY O F S AN J O S É
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CITY OF SAN JOSÉ
OBJ ECTIVE 4
Prom ote a w a re n e ss a b ou t va riou s
issu e s a n d o p p o rt u n it ie s t o Sa n Yo u t h . 9 9
@SJ Yo u t h Co m m issio n
Co n n e ct in g Yo u t h Co m m u n it ie s
Social media is a powerful tool the Youth Commission
uses to connect and outreach to their peers.
Platforms like Instagram allow young people to
express themselves in ways that were not possible
before and enable them to build communities
around their shared interests, concerns, and passions.
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OBJ ECTIVE 5
Advise and prompt City Council to act
u p on you th p rioritie s a n d in p u t.
CITY O F S AN J O S É
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FY22-23 Policy Re ccom m e n d ation s
YOUTH PRIORITES DATE
Gender Neutral Bathrooms September 26, 2022
Three Weeks Paid Leave for City Workers November 28, 2022 Development of Urban Green Spaces April 24, 2023
Sustainable Education Programs April 24, 2023
Implementing In-Pavement Flashing Lights at Sides of Pedestrian Crossings April 24, 2023 12 12
En h a n cin g Yo u t h Pa rt icip a t io n
In October 2022, City Council directed the Youth
Commission and staff to explore expanding the age of
Youth Commission appointment eligibility and
expanding youth representation on city boards and
commissions. The Commission developed
recommendations to increase diverse and
underrepresented youth civic participation and provide
a seat at the table for young people to contribute to
decisions made on their behalf.
Cou n cil
Dire ctive
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Yo u t h Bill o f Rig h t s Art icle V
"Children and youth have a voice in their local
government to advocate for the issues that matter
to them."
This article recognizes the importance of engaging
young people in local government and decisionmaking processes. The Youth Commission can serve as a bridge between young people and local government
officials, helping to ensure that the voices of young
people are heard and considered in policy decisions.
14 Next Steps
FINAL FY22 -2 3 GEN ER AL MEETIN G
IN CO UN CIL CH AMBER S
MAY 2 2
J UN E 16 YO UTH ADVIS O RY R ECO GN ITIO N
AWARDS AND DINNER
J ULY 1 NEW AP P OINTMENTS FOR
DIS TRICTS 1, 2 , 4 & 10 BEGIN
AUGUS T 11 FY2 3-2 4 W O R K P LAN R ETR EAT
AUGUST 28 FIR S T FY2 3-2 4 GEN ER AL MEETIN G
IN CO UN CIL CH AMBER S
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THANK YOU!
WEBSITE
EMAIL ADDR ES S
www.sjpl.org/youth-commission
[email protected]
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