Title
Consider appointment of one Regular Member (Position No. 4) to the Youth Advisory Board for a term to expire December 31, 2026, and one Regular Member (Position No. 7) for a term to expire December 31, 2027.
Body
Currently, there are two vacancies on the Youth Advisory Board, Position No. 4 (Representative from the business community) and Position No. 7 (Any resident of the City).
The Youth Advisory Board serves 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.
Meeting attendance since September 2025:
Possible Meetings
Name Appointed Expiration Meetings Attended
Regular Members
Position No. 1 Janine Fields 07/21/2025 12/31/2025 5 4
(Representative from MISD -
District Administration)
Position No. 2 Zachary Brimager 07/21/2025 12/31/2026 5 4
(Representative from MISD -
High School Faculty or Staff
Position No. 3 DeMarko Grant 09/02/2025 12/31/2025 5 3
(Representative from MISD -
Middle School Faculty or Staff)
Position No. 4 Vacant 12/31/2026
(Representative from the
Business Community)
Position No. 5 Romeo Ahmad 07/21/2025 12/31/2025 5 3
(Representative from the
Business Community)
Position No. 6 Letezia Anderson 07/21/2025 12/31/2026 5 4
(Any resident of the City)
Position No. 7 Vacant 12/31/2025
(Any resident of the City)
Position No. 8 Liza Ceniceros 07/21/2026 12/31/2026 5 4
(Any resident of the City)
Position No. 9 Alexa Chapman 07/21/2026 12/31/2025 5 5
(Any resident of the City)
Position No. 10 Markay Aguilar 08/18/2025 12/31/2026 5 5
(Any resident of the City)
Position No. 11 Daniel Perez 08/18/2025 12/31/2025 5 4
(Any resident of the City)
There are no applications on file for service on this board as a “Representative of the business community.”
Applications on file for service on this board as “Any resident of the City” include:
Shantel Patt
Misael Tello
Pearl Gonzalez
Brittney Gomez
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends appointment of one Regular Member (Position No. 4 - Representative of the business community) to the Youth Advisory Board for a term to expire December 31, 2026, and one Regular Member (Position No. 7 - Any resident of the City) for a term to expire December 31, 2027.
Attachment(s)
List of Eligible Applicants
Drafter
Sheridan Hodges
Head of Department
Anthony V. Cao