SMCYC November Newsletter
San Mateo County, California sent this bulletin at 11/04/2025 10:04 AM PST
 San Mateo County Youth Commission November Update!Message from Youth Commission Chair: Amani ShroffMy name is Amani, and I’m honored to serve as the Chair of the San Mateo County Youth Commission. I’ve been a commissioner for three years and am currently part of the Civic Engagement Subcommittee. The Youth Commission is an advisory body to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, created to ensure that youth voices are heard in local government. Our 25 commissioners, ages 13–21, work together to design programs, host events, and recommend policy based on the needs and perspectives of young people throughout the county. This year, our work is centered around five subcommittees: civic engagement, increasing youth participation in government, educational equity, advancing opportunities and support for students across schools, environment and sustainability, focusing on climate action, conservation, and sustainable practices, and health, promoting both physical and mental health resources for youth. We’re excited for the year ahead and have several events planned, including a commission-wide event in January. Our full commission meets on the second Thursday of each month, and we encourage community members to join us and share their voices. Summer UpdatesNitrous Oxide ResolutionDuring the Aug 12, 2025, meeting, Commissioner Mateo Garcia, on behalf of the Youth Commission, spoke in support of the Board of Supervisors Resolution to ‘Prevent the Abuse and Distribution of Nitrous Oxide in San Mateo County’. This resolution was sponsored by President Canepa and cosponsored by Supervisor Mueller. Click the image below to watch KPIX's report on the resolution!  Assemblymember Berman’s Annual Youth Town HallOn Saturday, August 23, 2025, Assemblymember Marc Berman held their 6th annual Youth Town Hall at Palo Alto City Council Chambers, Chair Amani Shroff and Commissioner Colin Chu were on the youth panel, and Commissioner Asher Beck provided outreach to the community at the Youth Commission table. Click the image below to watch a recording of the event!  Nature Bus Volunteer Event!Are you a nature-loving 10- to 21-year-old looking to earn service hours? If so, hop aboard the Nature Bus! Leaving from Redwood City on January 24 & 25, 2026, we will get a chance to earn SIX service hours, win FREE prizes, network with environmental professionals, make friends, and most of all, enjoy nature! All this in ONE weekend. This event has very limited space and is first come, first serve, so sign-up NOW! Click the image below to sign up:  Subcommittees for the 25-26 Year!We're happy to announce that the 2025-2026 San Mateo County Youth Commission subcommittees are:
Summer Retreat RecapIn August 2025, the San Mateo County Youth Commission hosted their annual Fall Retreat. At this event, new and returning commissioners were sworn in and learned more about their responsibilities as Youth Commissioners, with plenty of team bonding interweaved. The retreat concluded with a networking event, where commissioners got to meet and have conversations with the other commissions and boards from San Mateo County.  Closing RemarksAs we prepare for an exciting year at the Youth Commission, we want to thank you for your continued support and involvement. We hope you get the chance to check out our events and meetings! Stay tuned for more updates, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing you around! Sincerely, |
