Title
Consider appointment of five Regular Members (Position Nos. 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9) to the Youth Advisory Board for terms to expire December 31, 2025, and four Regular Members (Position Nos. 2, 4, 6 and 8) for terms to expire December 31, 2026.
Body
On March 3, 2025, the City Council approved the reestablishment of a Youth Advisory Board 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.
Position Nos. 1 - 5 do not require City of Mesquite residency.
This board will:
• Serve as a liaison to the City Council and make recommendations regarding Mesquite Youth Council initiatives.
• Provide recommendations to the City Council on youth-focused programs and policies.
• Monitor and evaluate City programming related to youth and suggest enhancements.
• Act as a forum for exchanging information related to current and future Mesquite Youth Council programs.
• Update the City Council on the status of Mesquite Youth Council initiatives as needed.
Staff recommends appointing the following individuals to the board:
Name Expiration
Regular Member
Position No. 1 Janine Fields 12/31/2025
(Representative from MISD -
District Administration)
Position No. 2 Zachary Brimager 12/31/2026
(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 12/31/2026
(Representative from the Business
Community)
Position No. 5 Romeo Ahmad 12/31/2025
(Representative from the Business
Community)
Position No. 6 Letezia Anderson 12/31/2026
(Any resident of the City)
Position No. 7 Cassandra Morris 12/31/2025
(Any resident of the City)
Position No. 8 Liza Ceniceros 12/31/2026
(Any resident of the City)
Position No. 9 Alexa Chapman 12/31/2025
(Any resident of the City)
Applications on file for service on this board include:
Eligible to Serve as Representative from MISD - District Administration
Janine Fields
Eligible to Serve as Representative from MISD - High School Faculty or Staff
Zachary Brimager
Samantha Parker
Maresa Ramos
Eligible to Serve as Representative from MISD - Middle School Faculty or Staff
No applications on file.
Eligible to Serve as Representative from the Business Community
Teresa Jackson
Romeo Ahmad
Eligible to Serve as Any Resident of the City
Letezia Anderson
Cassandra Morris
Lisa Ceniceros
Alexa Chapman
Marykay Aguilar
Brittany Gomez
Daniel Perez
Shantel Patt
Misael Tello
Pearl Gonzalez
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends appointment of five Regular Members (Position Nos. 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9) to the Youth Advisory Board for terms to expire December 31, 2025, and four Regular Members (Position Nos. 2, 4, 6 and 8) for terms to expire December 31, 2026.
Attachment(s)
List of Eligible Applicants
Youth Advisory Board Appointment Recommendations
Drafter
Anthony V. Cao
Head of Department
Anthony V. Cao