Salinas youth: serve on your own commission

It's never to early to become involved in local affairs, and the city of Salinas has an opportunity for you.

If you are between 13 and 18, live in Salinas, and would like to share the concerns of your peers to the larger community, this opportunity is for you. The Youth Commission is made up of 28 members selected by the Mayor and City Council members. The Youth Commission identifies and promotes concerns of the youth in Salinas, makes recommendations to the City Council regarding recreational programs and activities affecting youth and give opportunities to young adults to learn about and participate in local government. The commission usuall meets the second and fourth Monday’s of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Term of office commences at time of appointment. For more information or an application click here or contact the Salinas City Clerk’s office, 200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, 93901, 758-7381, Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.