Youth Council

 

 

 

Welcome!
The City of Milwaukee Youth Council is a powerful and diverse group of young leaders committed to making a difference in Milwaukee. We work on issues important to youth, talk to our peers, family, and neighbors about their concerns and take action to address them.

Youth Council members represent young people in their aldermanic districts. We meet with leaders like the Mayor, Common Council, School Superintendent, business owners, and community groups to advocate for youth. The community is invited to attend all Youth Council meetings and most meetings are broadcast on City Channel 25.

We are looking for committed young leaders between the ages of 14-18 with the time, energy, and passion to work for change. Youth Council members must live in the City of Milwaukee. 


 

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Press Releases

2013

Mar. 8  Youth Council delegation headed to 2013 Congressional City Conference


2012

Nov. 12  MEDIA ADVISORY: Milwaukee Youth Council to hold inauguration ceremony
Oct. 8  Youth Council ready to begin new session; two seats stand vacant
Aug. 18  Youth Council awards $100,000 for Milwaukee youth programs
Aug. 6  Members of City of Milwaukee Youth Council issue joint statement on Oak Creek shooting, call for interfaith dialogue
July 27  MEDIA ADVISORY: Youth Councils, elected officials come together for a safe community
July 25 
Youth Council panel seeking partners for Milwaukee Youth Alliance  |  MYA Membership Form  |  Adult Advisory Board Form
July 9  Youth Council, local organizations meet today to form youth group coalition
June 29  Youth Council President Zach Komes issues statement on final approval of federal student loan compromise

May 24  Youth Council, Council President Hines to hold news conference on federal student loan issue

May 22  Common Council approves resolution on Student Loan issue

Apr. 20  MEDIA ADVISORY: Youth Council members to take part in cleanup and community walk
Apr. 19  Milwaukee Youth Council Education Committee to Attend School Board Meeting
Apr. 4  Milwaukee Youth Council Prioritizes Youth Employment as Summer Approaches
Mar. 8  Youth Council to Send Delegation to 2012 Congressional City Conference 
Mar. 6  Milwaukee Youth Council opposes proposed state voter registration legislation
Feb. 9  Youth Council re-elects Komes as president, approves voter registration drive
Feb. 8  Milwaukee Youth Council to elect officers


2011

Oct. 19  MEDIA ADVISORY: Milwaukee Youth Council Hosts Public Forum
Sept. 19  Milwaukee Youth Council Allocates Funds
Aug. 18  Milwaukee Youth Council Lobbies County Executive on Transit Fares  |  Resolution  |  Letter to County Executive
Aug. 10  Milwaukee Youth Council Members Prioritize Positive Youth Actions
July 12  Council asked to take Stand Against High-Alcohol “Blast” Beverage  |  Council File
June 7  MEDIA ADVISORY: Dr. Gregory Thornton, MPS Superintendent to Speak with Youth Council
May 24  MEDIA ADVISORY: Youth Council to get Face Time with Mayor Tom Barrett
May 10  MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayfair Mall’s Senior GM to Address Milwaukee Youth Council
Feb. 11  MPS Students Elected Milwaukee Youth Council Officers
Feb. 10  Milwaukee Youth Council Elects Officers


 

Milwaukee Youth Council Promoting Safe Community/Safe Events This Summer

 

Members of the Milwaukee Youth Council, a group of students selected to represent the 15 districts of Milwaukee, hosted a news conference on July 30, 2012 at State Fair Park.

 


 

 

Milwaukee Youth Council Members Proritize Positive Youth Actions

 

Members of the Milwaukee Youth Council, a group of students selected to represent the 15 districts of Milwaukee, hosted a news conference on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at noon in the City Hall rotunda. The event gave the press and the public an opportunity to hear about the positive actions, the leadership initiatives and the success of Milwaukee’s youth in light of recent events at Wisconsin State Fair.

     

Youth Council Media
Click here to download the Milwaukee Youth Council brochure.


Youth Council Projects
The Youth Council has started a series of handy activity guides for youth in Milwaukee. Download and print them out below.

Know the Score
Find it for Free
Make it a Date


Youth Council Profiled on Radio Milwaukee
Cardinal Stritch University student Jessica Brown created a story for 88.9 Radio Milwaukee's Safe Streets Healthy Kids project. Her story focuses on two youth leaders elected to the Milwaukee Youth Council.