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Youth Civic Engagement

Sacramento Youth Commission

Youth Civic Engagement

Sacramento Youth Commission

"Nothing about us without us."

“Sometimes, it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that generation. Let your greatness blossom”

-- Nelson Mandela

Mission

The Sacramento Youth Commission (SYC) mission is to protect, preserve, enhance & advance the quality of life for Sacramento youth by advising the City Council and the public on issues relating to youth policies, programs, & opportunities.

History

The Sacramento Youth Commission was originally established in 1993 as an advisory body to the Council Committee on Neighborhood and Public Safety, per the request of then council member Steinberg. It originally comprised of 11 members.
In 1994 a resolution was passed to compensate the SYC.
In 1997, the Youth Commission became an advisory body to the full Sacramento City Council and Mayor.
In 2001, under Mayor Heather Fargo the Youth Commission was expanded to 22 members with Powers and Duties, and to have titled officers.
On April 15, 2019, council voted to add ordinance chapter 2.162 to establish the SYC via ordinance
On June 1st, 2019, ordinance 2019-0010 codified the establishment of SYC as an advisory body and subjects SYC to the same requirements as other city boards and commissions therefor establishing the Sacramento Youth commission as the official youth voice in the City of Sacramento.

Recommendations and accomplishments of the SYC

Youth Mental Health Community Event @ 28th & B Skate Park on May 14, 2022
Aggie Square Project Development youth engagement opportunities presentation at the Language Academy, May 11, 2022
Earth Day Clean-Up April 23, 2022
Sacramento Youth Commission Facebook Live Mental Health Podcast
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 recommendation to provide funding and support children and youth
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act funding recommendations for various youth programming including youth programming, mental health, workforce development, and education
Support of City funding of the RydeFreeRT providing youth TK-12th grade free monthly transportation access
Resolution 2020-0351: Defining the City of Sacramento’s Public Safety Services to Include Emergency Response and Operations as Well as Youth-Centered Prevention Services
Recommendation to support the adoption of amendments to Chapter 5.138 of the Sacramento City Code to prohibit sales of flavored tobacco products including electronic cigarettes or vaping products

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