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
Youth Herald: District 5 Councilmember Peter Ortiz Interview
Latest Youth Herald Blogs
Youth Herald: District 5 Councilmember Peter Ortiz Interview
Youth Herald: Andrew Lieu - An Unstoppable Journey
Latest Youth Herald Blogs
Youth Herald: District 5 Councilmember Peter Ortiz Interview
Youth Herald: Andrew Lieu - An Unstoppable Journey
First In-Person Youth Commission Meeting in the Pandemic
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
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.
