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Youth Commission

Amplifying Youth Voices

What Is the Milwaukee County Youth Commission?

In 2022, County Executive David Crowley and Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson co-authored a resolution to re-establish the Milwaukee County Youth Commission.

The commission consists of 20 members, age 14 to 18, who reside in Milwaukee County and attend high school. The commission exists to:

  • Serve and advance the interests of Milwaukee County youth
  • Make advisory recommendations about policy and budgetary decisions to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
  • Advance Milwaukee County’s mission of achieving racial equity

The commission meets monthly, except for August. One member represents each of the 18 supervisory districts and two serve as co-chairs. Commissioners are appointed to one or two-year terms.

What Are the Benefits of Serving on the Milwaukee County Youth Commission?

The Milwaukee County Youth Commission provides young people in Milwaukee County with a unique experience in community service, civic engagement, and policy and budget decision-making.

Youth commissioners receive $12.50 per hour for active participation in Youth Commission meetings and activities. In addition, commissioners receive technology support to participate in remote meetings as well as transportation and a meal for in-person meetings, which generally take place on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. excet during the August recess. The Youth Commission has direct access to a group of five adult advisors, one of which is appointed by the Youth Commission.

Apply to Serve as a Youth Commissioner

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2024

The following districts are still open for the 2024 term: 3rd and 12th.
Available terms are one year- prorated (Jan 2, 2024-Jan 1, 2025) or two years- prorated (Jan 2, 2024-Jan 1, 2026).
Applications for these districts will remain open until these vacancies are filled.
 

2025

The following districts will be open for the 2025 term: 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 13th, 14th, 15th, and 18th.
Applications for the 2025 Term will close on Friday, September 27, 2024.

 

Not sure what district you are in? Find Your District and Supervisor

Apply to be a Member

Eligible youth must be age 14 to 18 (as of Jan. 1 of the first year of their term), actively enrolled in high school, and live in Milwaukee County.

Contact [email protected] if you have questions about the application process.

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Members of the 2024 Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Sarah Bruett Headshot

 

 

Sarah Bruett
District 1

Marianna Taylor Headshot

 

 

Marianna Taylor
District 2

Vacant Headshot

 

 

Vacant
District 3

Shakiya Snow Headshot

 

 

Shakiya Snow
District 4

Ramero Hopkins Headshot

 

 

Ramaro Hopkins
District 5

Brody Kaminski Headshot

 

 

Brody Kaminski
District 6

Ezran Anastas Headshot

 

 

Ezran Anastas
District 7

Jayden Maholmes Headshot

 

 

Jayden Maholmes
District 8

Kassidy Gindt Headshot

 

 

Kassidy Gindt
District 9

Daniel Damon Headshot

 

 

Daniel Damon
District 10

Genevieve Skibicki Headshot

 

 

Genevieve Skibicki
District 11

Vacant

 

 

Vacant
District 12

D’Mario J. Cockfield Headshot

 

 

D’Mario J. Cockfield
District 13

Ben Elko Headshot

 

 

Ben Elko
District 14

Sean P. Libal Headshot

 

 

Sean P. Libal
District 15

Bradley Rhode Headshot

 

 

Bradley Rhode
District 16

Zenia Shaker Headshot

 

 

Zenia Shaker
District 17

Nathan W. Acosta Headshot

 

 

Nathan W. Acosta
District 18

Adult Advisors

Adult Advisors

The Milwaukee County Youth Commission has five Adult Advisors appointed by the County Executive, Board Chairperson, and the Commission. 

Adult Advisor Overview

Adult Advisor Nikki Todd

 

Nikki Todd
Appointed by the County Executive
Current Term: January 1, 2023-December 31, 2024

Adult Advisor Kathleen Vincent

 

Supervisor Kathleen Vincent
Appointed by the Board Chairperson
Current Term: January 1-December 31, 2024

 

Adult Advisor Nico Alamilla

 

Nicolasa (Nico) Alamilla
Appointed by the Youth Commission
Current Term: January 1-December 31, 2024

 

Adult Advisor Kyle Ashley

 

Kyle Ashley
Appointed by the Board Chairperson
Current Term: January 1, 2023-December 31, 2024

 

Administrative Coordinator

Administrative Coordinator Julia Balestrieri

 

Julia Balestrieri

 

Standing Commitees

  • Governance, Finance, & Evaluation
  • Community Engagement & Racial Justice
     

Legislative Information

Find meeting agendas, meeting minutes and other information about the Youth Commission’s legislative activities on the Milwaukee County Legislative Information Center (CLIC). Select “Milwaukee County Youth Commission” under “All Departments” and set other filter parameters for your search.

Approved Action Items

Youth Commission Adopted Bylaws

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