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Amplifying Youth Voices
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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Loren Muwonge Co-Chair Representative of the County Executive
Mia Moore Co-Chair Representative of the Board Chairperson
Sarah Bruett District 1
Marianna Taylor District 2
Vacant District 3
Shakiya Snow District 4
Ramaro Hopkins District 5
Brody Kaminski District 6
Ezran Anastas District 7
Jayden Maholmes District 8
Kassidy Gindt District 9
Daniel Damon District 10
Genevieve Skibicki District 11
Vacant District 12
D’Mario J. Cockfield District 13
Ben Elko District 14
Sean P. Libal District 15
Bradley Rhode District 16
Zenia Shaker District 17
Nathan W. Acosta District 18
The Milwaukee County Youth Commission has five Adult Advisors appointed by the County Executive, Board Chairperson, and the Commission.
Adult Advisor Overview
Nikki Todd Appointed by the County Executive Current Term: January 1, 2023-December 31, 2024
Supervisor Kathleen Vincent Appointed by the Board Chairperson Current Term: January 1-December 31, 2024
Nicolasa (Nico) Alamilla Appointed by the Youth Commission Current Term: January 1-December 31, 2024
Kyle Ashley Appointed by the Board Chairperson Current Term: January 1, 2023-December 31, 2024
Julia Balestrieri
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
Newsroom
@mkecountyyouthcommission
2023 Swearing-In Ceremony
2023 Completion Ceremony