Title
Consider appointment of one Regular Member (Position No. 10) to the Youth Advisory Board for a term to expire December 31, 2026, and one Regular Member (Position No. 11) for a term to expire December 31, 2025.
Body
On March 3, 2025, the City Council approved creation of the Youth Advisory Board per Ordinance No. 5156 to serve as a vital connection between the City Council, City staff, and Mesquite’s youth ensuring that young residents have a voice in civic engagement and community programming.
This board:
• Serves as a liaison to the City Council and make recommendations regarding Mesquite Youth Council initiatives.
• Provides recommendations to the City Council on youth-focused programs and policies.
• Monitors and evaluates City programming related to youth and suggest enhancements.
• Acts as a forum for exchanging information related to current and future Mesquite Youth Council programs.
• Updates the City Council on the status of Mesquite Youth Council initiatives as needed.
At Council’s request, two additional Regular Member positions (Position Nos. 10 and 11) have been added to the Youth Advisory Board resulting in eleven Regular Member positions.
Below is a list of the current Youth Advisory Board members:
Possible Meetings
Name Appointed Expiration Meetings Attended
Regular Members
Position No. 1 Janine Fields 07/21/2025 12/31/2025 n/a n/a
(Representative from MISD -
District Administration)
Position No. 2 Zachary Brimager 07/21/2025 12/31/2026 n/a n/a
(Representative from MISD -
High School Faculty or Staff
Position No. 3 Vacant 12/31/2025
(Representative from MISD -
Middle School Faculty or Staff)
Position No. 4 Teresa Jackson 07/21/2025 12/31/2026 n/a n/a
(Representative from the
Business Community)
Position No. 5 Romeo Ahmad 07/21/2025 12/31/2025 n/a n/a
(Representative from the
Business Community)
Position No. 6 Letezia Anderson 07/21/2025 12/31/2026 n/a n/a
(Any resident of the City)
Position No. 7 Cassandra Morris 07/21/2025 12/31/2025 n/a n/a
(Any resident of the City)
Position No. 8 Liza Ceniceros 07/21/2026 12/31/2026 n/a n/a
(Any resident of the City)
Position No. 9 Alexa Chapman 07/21/2026 12/31/2025 n/a n/a
(Any resident of the City)
Position No. 10 Vacant 12/31/2026
(Any resident of the City)
Position No. 11 Vacant 12/31/2025
(Any resident of the City)
Applications on file for service on this board include:
Eligible to Serve as Any Resident of the City
Marykay Aguilar
Brittney Gomez
Daniel Perez
Shantel Patt
Misael Tello
Pearl Gonzalez
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends appointment of one Regular Member (Position No. 10) to the Youth Advisory Board for a term to expire December 31, 2026, and one Regular Member (Position No. 11) for a term to expire December 31, 2025.
Attachment(s)
List of Eligible Applicants
Drafter
Sheridan Hodges
Head of Department
Anthony V. Cao