Legislation Details

File #: 26-8207    Version: 1 Name: Youth Advisory Board Appointment
Type: Agenda Item Status: Passed
File created: 4/15/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/4/2026 Final action:
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.
Attachments: 1. List of Eligible Applicants
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.

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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|9910| (Representative from MISD -
District Administration)
Position No. 2 Zachary Brimager 07/21/2025 12/31/2026|9910| (Representative from MISD -
High School Faculty or Staff
Position No. 3 DeMarko Grant 09/02/2025 12/31/2025|999|
(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|9910| (Representative from the
Business Community)
Position No. 6 Letezia Anderson 07/21/2025 12/31/2026|999|
(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|9910| (Any resident of th...

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