The City of Mountain View Youth Advisory Group (YAG) was founded in 1999 and on September 11, 2007, City Council approved the new title of Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). The YAC was formed to increase the level of civic engagement of youth and to provide the YAC with an opportunity to work directly with the Council Youth Services Committee. The YAC is comprised of middle school and high school students that represent Mountain View teens in local government and have the opportunity to advise adults concerning teen issues. All meetings are open to the public.
The Youth Advisory Committee accepts Mountain View residents from local schools (Mountain View High School, Los Altos High School, Mountain View Academy, Alta Vista, Graham, Crittenden, Saint Francis, Bellarmine and more).
APPLY TO BECOME A MEMBER NOW!Applications are now available at middle schools and high school administration offices, the Community Center, Library and on the City website for the 2008-2009 school year membership. Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 23. For more information, call John Marchant at 650-903-6618 or email YAC@mountainview.gov.
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Membership eligibility includes being a Mountain View resident, enrolled in 7th through 12th grade for the 2008-2009 school year and able to attend regular meetings and events.
Benefits of YAC Membership:
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Learn about your community
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Opportunity for civic engagement
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Make a direct impact on your community
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Expand your network to include a wide range of youth as well as community members
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Develop positive youth/adult relationships
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Represent your fellow teens by recommending action in the community
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Receive encouragement and training to put your ideas into action
2008 YAC Schedule
- Regular meetings are held the first Monday of each month during the school year (September through June) at the Mountain View Community Center. To confirm meeting locations and for more information email YAC or call John Marchant, Recreation Coordinator and YAC liaison, at (650) 903-6618.
To confirm meeting locations and more information email or call John Marchant, Recreation Coordinator and YAC liaison, at (650) 903-6618.Previous Accomplishments of YAC
- Support the creation of a Teen Center for middle school students
- "Teen Voice" article and teen calendar published monthly in the Mountain View Voice
- Supporting the creation of the Teen Zone in the Mountain View Public Library
- Recognized the need for Drivers Education classes in the community and assisted in the development of this program
- Provide free events to teens including Pro-Am Reng-Jam, summer outdoor movie series
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To confirm meeting locations and more information email or call John Marchant, Recreation Coordinator and YAC liaison, at (650) 903-6618.
