District 12
Elijah Sarsour
Youth Commissioner Elijah Sarsour
Dear Neighbors,
I chose to serve on the Milwaukee Youth Commission because it is essential to equip youth with a voice to address the issues their community faces. The Youth Commission equips me with the ability to actualize the changes that fellow youth in the same district seek to implement and be a staple within my community that continuously makes positive changes for fellow youth. My favorite part of serving on the Youth Commission is the interactions I am able to have with fellow youth as well as the ability to propose the reallocation of government funding that is relevant to my community. I value the voice of youth in my district and seek to amplify their voice regarding issues they may face, especially issues like youth homelessness, educational inequities, and racial disparities. Please reach out to me if you have any questions, concerns, or recommendations for how I may better serve my community.
How to Contact Me
Email: [email protected]
12th District Supervsior
Biography
Elijah Sarsour is a junior in high school at St. Augustine Preparatory Academy and will graduate in June of 2027. He lives on the South Side of Milwaukee. He is currently a member of National Honor Society, Student Council, Student Ambassadors, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Congressional Debate, and Service Club. He also serves in leadership as the President & Founder of MCSU as well as the Vice President & Co-Founder of Students Who Want Change. In addition to serving on the Youth Commission, Elijah has written and published a research paper with Harvard Scholars that was internationally accredited by the International Educational Journal of Science and Engineering. Outside of school, he loves spending time with family, reading, and driving around Downtown Milwaukee. After high school, he plans to attend Harvard University and double major in political science and business administration. After graduating, he plans on attending grad school at Harvard and intends on eventually opening his own law firm in Milwaukee. Elijah chose to serve on the Youth Commission because he understands the importance of equipping a community with the voice to address the issues they face locally. He seeks to enable each individual in his community with the ability to mobilize the changes they would like to see in their community.
Term
May 1, 2025-August 31, 2026