The Youth Commission serves as an Advisory body to the Elk Grove City Council representing the current needs and issues of the city's youth. Each month the Commission formally meets to discuss current news, upcoming programs, existing policies and other pertinent subject matters. The Commission regularly reports back to the City Council with information and recommendations on topics related to youth.
Youth Commission Ordinance
Specific Task or Objective
Below are Council-approved objectives that the Youth Commission have been slated to address each fiscal year.
- Develop and maintain a three-year action plan outlining areas for study by the commission.
- Review issues relating to programs and services for children and youth.
- Identify and recommend priorities among programs and services for children and youth.
- Create a forum for discussion with children, youth and their families.
- Advocate for services and programs for children and youth.
- Make recommendations for programs, policies, and necessary legislation to promote the health and well-being of children, youth and their families.
- Work with the public and private sectors to bring forth the concerns of children and youth as well as evaluate programming that will enhance the development of children and youth.
- Develop a communication network to disseminate information about services to children and youth.
- Submit a quarterly report to the Mayor and City Council.
- Meet with their respective Councilmember once a month.
Meetings
Schedule
2nd Tuesday each month (September through May)
Time: 6:00pm
Location
Elk Grove Council Chambers
8400 Laguna Palms Way
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Need Assistance?
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Jim Ramsey, at (916) 683-7111 or TTY 888-435-6092. Notification prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Agendas and Minutes
- 01/DD/2025
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Commission Members
Appointment and Term: The commission shall consist of ten voting members, each appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, pursuant to Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 1.03.
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Lindsey Ngo | Chair |
| Pratham Rangwala | Vice Chair |
| Marho Akpo | Secretary |
| Adrian Bayardo | Communications Officer |
| Manjot Rai | Historian |
| Adielle Nelson | Diversity & Inclusion Commission Youth Liaison |
| Abbas Chaudhry | Commissioner |
| Andres Guzman | Commissioner |
| Kara Hughes | Commissioner |
| Ohm Shah | Commissioner |
| Contact Information | |
| Femi Omotesho | Email or (916) 627-3254 |
Events
- Path to Positivity, Saturday, February 24, 12-4pm, Wackford Community Center
- Elk Grove City Leaders Youth Forum, Thursday, March 21, 5:30-7pm, The Center at District56
- Family Fun Day, Saturday, April 13, 2024, 12-4pm, 9615 Railroad Street
Trash Clean-Up Event, Saturday, October 26, 2024, 9-11am, City Hall
- Party on the Palms, Saturday, May 13, 6-9pm, Laguna Palms Way
- Heritage Parade, in collaboration with the Neighbor Good Market at D56, Thursday, May 11, 5-7pm, District56
- Family Fun Day, Saturday, April 15, 12 - 4PM, Old Town Plaza
- Family Fun Day, Saturday, April 16, 12 - 4PM, Old Town Plaza
- Food Drive
- December 1-8 during business hours, City Hall, Animal Shelter, D56 Community Center
- December 2, 4-7pm, NeighborGood Market at District56
- December 3, 4-7pm, Civic Center Drive Parking Lot
- Food Drive
- November 30-December 4, 8am-5pm, City Hall
- December 3, 4-7pm, NeighborGood Market at District56
- December 4, 4-7pm, Aquatics Complex Parking Lot
- Youth Empowerment Luncheon (March), Postponed, District56
- Shape your future: Learn. Plan. Succeed. Saturday, January 19, 10am-2pm, Wackford Community Complex Ballroom
- Food Drive, Tuesday, February 12, 5:30 - 8PM, Council Chambers
- Family Fun Day, Saturday, April 13, 12 - 4PM, Old Town Plaza
- Party on the Palms, Saturday, September 7, 6pm-9pm, Laguna Palms Way
- Food Drive, Wednesday, December 11, 5-7pm
- Shape your future: Learn. Plan. Succeed, Saturday, January 27, 10am-2pm, Wackford Community Complex Ballroom
- Family Fun Day, Saturday, April 14, 12 - 4PM, Old Town Plaza
- Party on the Palms, Saturday, September 8, 6pm-9pm, Laguna Palms Way
- Stronger Together, Saturday, November 10, 10am-2pm
- Making an Impact.
Making an impact is possible at any age. This special event will feature speakers, presentations, and exhibits that will motivate and inspire teens interested in making an impact on their own life, within the community, and with others.
- Shape your future: Learn. Plan. Succeed.
Why? Listen to our speakers as they teach you to balance your budget, prepare for college, build a resume and more!
- Teen Town Hall Forum
Why? To solicit feedback from our youth on current issues in the community! This is an opportunity to voice concerns and be heard. City Staff from various departments will be available to answer questions. - Respect: Every Story Matters
Why? To listen to our speakers as they teach you the importance of respecting yourself, peers, authority, environment and your community because every story matters.