Thanks to the powerful partnerships with the Madera school district, elected officials, and other public and private partners, the City of Madera voted unanimously to establish a Youth Commission on September 5, 2018.
Youth Commissions are the voice of youth in local government. A recognized entity of city government, the Madera Youth Commission is responsible for advising the Madera City Council and the Mayor on policies and laws related to young people. The Commission is also charged with providing comment and recommendation on all proposed laws that would primarily affect youth before the City Council takes final action.
yli-supported youth commissions across the state have helped pass policies that create jobs for youth, institute restorative justice practices for underage drinking, and ensure that juvenile fees are removed from the books, among other important policy wins. In Madera, the Youth Commission is a key platform for bringing youth voice to the decision-making table.
The Madera Youth Commission Activity and Resource Book is here!
Their most recent project involved creating and printing the Madera Youth Commission Activity and Resource Book. The book contains fun activities such as coloring pages, sudoku, recipes as well as local Madera resources for families with a focus on youth needs. The book is mainly for youth but the commission tailored it to include things for all ages. Click on the image for a digital copy.
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In 2022, Madera Vaccinate All 58 created the second edition of the Madera Youth Activity and Resource Book to continue to connect youth to local resources such as COVID-19 testing/vaccination sites. Click this link to download a digital copy. Physical copies will be available at Madera City Hall, Madera County Library, and local high schools, local community events and we are currently working with store owners for distribution.
Interested in Joining?
We’re recruiting for honorary commissioners and all district seats. Madera youth 15-21 years old are welcome to apply — LGBTQ+ youth and youth of color are highly encouraged!