Youth Commission

About the Commission

The Youth Commission is the official advisory group to the Mayor and City Council, which empowers and encourages youth to be civically engaged through local and city-wide events and initiatives. Youth Commissioners develop policy recommendations concerning youth and support youth who serve their community through civic engagement and participation.

The Youth Commission promotes resources and opportunities available to youth and provides equitable access and support to marginalized youth communities. The Youth Commission establishing ordinance can be found in the Municipal Code 2.08.4800. Their role aligns with the San José Education Initiative City Council Policy 0-30. According to a recent memo, the Library Department is the City lead in establishing the framework and quality standards supporting the San José Education Initiative Policy, thus the oversight and management of the Youth Commission has been shifted to the Library Department from the Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department.

Core Values and Honor Code

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Attending Meetings

The Youth Commission meets the 4th Monday of the month beginning at 6:30 PM. The Youth Commission does not meet in the months of June and July. Meetings are predominantly held in Council Chambers, but always refer to the meeting agenda to confirm the meeting location.

San José Youth Commission Calendar

Commissioner Responsibilities

  • Present recommendations to City Council and Neighborhood Services and Education Committee.
  • Present an annual work plan to the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee.
  • Attend all Commission meetings. Commissioners cannot miss three consecutive regular meetings. Absence from three consecutive regular meetings equates to a resignation from the Commission. Attendance is tracked for all meetings.
  • Hold forums in community to involve youth in decision-making processes.
  • Help sponsor the annual San José Citywide Youth Conference.
  • Host annual youth advisory council summit for input on the City Budget.
  • Commissioners may be required to spend additional hours attending trainings or ad hoc working meetings.

Latest Youth Herald Blogs

Applications for the San Jose Youth Commission are Open!

Applications to be part of the 2024-2025 San Jose Youth Commission are now live until March 24, 2024!

Latest Youth Herald Blogs

Applications for the San Jose Youth Commission are Open!

Applications to be part of the 2024-2025 San Jose Youth Commission are now live until March 24, 2024!

Youth Herald: District 5 Councilmember Peter Ortiz Interview

An Interview with District 5 Councilmember Peter Ortiz.

Latest Youth Herald Blogs

Applications for the San Jose Youth Commission are Open!

Applications to be part of the 2024-2025 San Jose Youth Commission are now live until March 24, 2024!

Youth Herald: District 5 Councilmember Peter Ortiz Interview

An Interview with District 5 Councilmember Peter Ortiz.
District 5 Commissioner: Andrew Lieu

Youth Herald: Andrew Lieu - An Unstoppable Journey

Andrew Lieu's Journey to the Youth Commission.

Commission Membership & Roster

The Youth Commission has 11 members, including one member appointed by each City Council District and one citywide/at-large member appointed by the Mayor. Each Commissioner is appointed to a two-year term. There is a limit of two terms for a total of four years.

Eligible for reappointment

Aanya Mishra

YouthCom1@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2025 *
Represents: District 1

Neyha Pradeepkumar

YouthCom2@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2024 *
Represents: District 2

Deitra V. Hoang, Chair

YouthCom3@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2024 *
Represents: District 3

Thy Luong

YouthCom4@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2024 *
Represents: District 4

Andrew Lieu

YouthCom5@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2025
Represents: District 5

Amiya Bansal, Communications

YouthCom6@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2024 *
Represents: District 6

Megan Luong

YouthCom7@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2025 *
Represents: District 7

Aldojoell Gonzalez-Muñiz

YouthCom8@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2024 *
Represents: District 8

Agam Singh

YouthCom9@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2025
Represents: District 9

Nolan Mascarenhas, Vice Chair & Outreach

YouthCom10@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2024 *
Represents: District 10

Vedant Janapaty

YouthComCW@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2024 *
Represents: Citywide

Commission Membership & Roster

The Youth Commission has 11 members, including one member appointed by each City Council District and one citywide/at-large member appointed by the Mayor. Each Commissioner is appointed to a two-year term. There is a limit of two terms for a total of four years.

Eligible for reappointment

Aanya Mishra

YouthCom1@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2025 *
Represents: District 1

Neyha Pradeepkumar

YouthCom2@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2024 *
Represents: District 2

Deitra V. Hoang, Chair

YouthCom3@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2024 *
Represents: District 3

Thy Luong

YouthCom4@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2024 *
Represents: District 4

Andrew Lieu

YouthCom5@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2025
Represents: District 5

Amiya Bansal, Communications

YouthCom6@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2024 *
Represents: District 6

Megan Luong

YouthCom7@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2025 *
Represents: District 7

Aldojoell Gonzalez-Muñiz

YouthCom8@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2024 *
Represents: District 8

Agam Singh

YouthCom9@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2025
Represents: District 9

Nolan Mascarenhas, Vice Chair & Outreach

YouthCom10@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2024 *
Represents: District 10

Vedant Janapaty

YouthComCW@sanjoseca.gov
Term Expires: May 31, 2024 *
Represents: Citywide

Interested in Joining?

Commissioners must be 14 to 20 years of age to apply for a place on the Youth Commission. Commissioners must reside in the City District they wish to represent (Look up your City District). Those interested the Youth Commission can submit an application through the City Clerk. For those over 20, consider participating in the City of San José's Library and Education Commission.

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