A Year of Youth-Led Change and Community Impact The San José Youth Commission has completed another remarkable year of empowering youth voices and creating meaningful change across our city, as presented in our 2024-2025 Annual Report. As the official advisory group to the Mayor and City Council, the 2024-2025 Commission has worked tirelessly to represent…
Youth Herald: Creative Futures Fair Showcases San José’s Young Entrepreneurs
Young Innovators Shine at Second Annual Creative Futures Fair The second annual Creative Futures Fair, hosted by the District 7 Youth Advisory Council, transformed Yerba Buena High School into a vibrant marketplace of ideas on March 22, 2025, spotlighting the impressive entrepreneurial spirit of San José's youth. A Platform for Young Talent This year's fair…
Youth Herald: 2023-2024, A Year in Review: Making Youth Voices Heard in San José
"Not about us, without us." The San José Youth Commission is proud to share the highlights of our impactful 2023-2024 term as presented in our 2023-2024 Annual Report. This past year marked significant growth in youth representation and civic engagement throughout San José. Strengthening Youth Voices in Government In September 2023, the San José City…
Youth Herald: Planting Roots for the Future – Marijane Hamann Park Oak Planting Project
Youth-Led Environmental Stewardship Takes Root in San José The San José Youth Commission demonstrated its commitment to environmental advocacy through a successful Oak Tree Planting event on March 16, 2024, at Marijane Hamann Park. Led by Citywide Commissioner Vedant Janapaty and the Environmental Advocacy ad hoc committee, this initiative brought together community partners, volunteers, and…
Youth Herald: We Changed the Law!
Youth Commissioner Nolan Mascarenhas advocates to the City Council for recommended changes to the Municipal Code on behalf of youth.
We, the YOUTH of San Jose,
Youth Herald: First In-Person Youth Commission Meeting in the Pandemic
The San Jose Youth Commission adopts a Hybrid model for their first in-person meeting since March 13, 2020.
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