Youth Commission

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 take place on weekdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 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

The following districts are open 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 13th, and 17th. The deadline for the 2024 application has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Find Your District and Supervisor

Eligible youth must be age 14 to 18 (as of Jan. 1, 2024), actively enrolled in high school and live in Milwaukee County.

Apply to be a Member

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

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Apply to be an Adult Advisor

The Milwaukee County Youth Commission is now accepting applications from Milwaukee County residents who are at least 18 years of age to be a (volunteer) Adult Advisor to the Commission for a one-year term in 2024. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Apply to be an Adult Advisor

Adult Advisor Overview

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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.

See Approved Action Items

Youth Commission Adopted Bylaws

Media

https://www.wisn.com/article/milwaukee-police-arrested-kids-485-times-last-year-for-stolen-cars-armed-robberies/42665793

https://www.cbs58.com/news/milwaukee-introduces-first-youth-commission-in-nearly-20-years

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Members of the 2023 Milwaukee County Youth Commission

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