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Youth Commission
The York County Youth Commission (YCYC) serves as a communications link between the youth of York County and the Board of Supervisors by researching and presenting student issues, problems, needs, ideas, and suggestions. The YCYC also makes recommendations regarding programs provided to youth and participates in their establishment when appropriate. Service on the YCYC increases members’ knowledge of local government and provides opportunities for leadership skills development and close teamwork with other students from across the county.
For high school students (grades 9-12) residing in York County. Members of the current 2023-2024 York County Youth Commission (YCYC) were appointed on June 6, 2023, by the Board of Supervisors. Their term runs from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Meetings are on the 2nd Monday of every month.
Scott Hendricks
Staff Liaison
Email
Phone: 757-890-3500
CHAIRMAN:
VICE CHAIRMAN:
SECRETARY:
2023-2024 Members
Name | District | School |
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Mina Rizk | District 1 | Bruton High School |
Thomas Shriner | District 1 | Bruton High School |
Ayla XO | District 1 | Homeschool |
Allison Candelario | District 2 | Grafton High School |
Hannah Hong | District 2 | Grafton High School |
Nikhil Sosale | District 2 | Grafton High School |
Jacob Corbett | District 3 | York High School |
Cait Hogan | District 3 | York High School |
Taelyn Hoover Smith | District 3 | York High School |
Moana Jackson | District 4 |
Grafton High School |
Abbigale Smith | District 4 | York High School |
Maana Vora | District 4 | Grafton High School |
Malini Dharni | District 5 | Tabb High School |
Joshua Namkoong | District 5 | Tabb High School |
Janie Qing | District 5 | Tabb High School |
Membership
The Youth Commission is made up of 15 high school students, 3 from each election district. Members must be residents of York County and enrolled in grades 9 through 12 in a public, private or home school.Activities
In an effort to gain student input, the YCYC conducts student surveys and hosts annual Town Hall Meetings in the high schools each spring where students can meet in a face to face setting with a member of the Board of Supervisors and a member of the School Board to ask questions. Finally, the YCYC performs and/or sponsors various service projects throughout the year and helps organize and/or publicize countywide high school social events to help build a sense of community among all students living here.
Bylaws
The Youth Commission was established by the Board of Supervisors in 1983 and is governed by a set of bylaws. For more information view the Youth Commission Bylaws (PDF).
Meetings
- Monthly September through May 6 to no later than 8 p.m.
- 2nd Monday of every month (Determined by Commission at the beginning of the year)
- Yorktown Library
8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23692