Legislation Details

File #: 26-8253    Version: 1 Name: Youth Advisory Board Appointment
Type: Agenda Item Status: Appointments to Boards and Commissions
File created: 5/13/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/1/2026 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.
Attachments: 1. List of Eligible Applicants
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Title
Consider appointment of one Regular Member (Position No. 4) to the Youth Advisory Board for a term to expire December 31, 2026.

Body
Currently, there is one vacancy on the Youth Advisory Board, Position No. 4 (Representative from the business community).

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 Brittney Gomez 05/04/2026 12/31/2027|9910| (Any resident of the City)
Position No. 8 Liza Ceniceros 07/21/2026 12/31/2026|9910| (Any resident of the City)
Position No. 9 Alexa Robinson 07/21/2026 12/31/2027|9910| (Any resident of the City)
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