Youth advocating youth with integrity and purpose.
Riverside Youth Council
Office of the Mayor
3900 Main Street
Riverside, CA 92522
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Vision Statement
Youth advocating youth with integrity and purpose; empowered with the voice to shape the future of Riverside.
Our Mission
To provide Riverside youth with the opportunity to participate in city governance and share in the decision-making through a council intended for the purpose of addressing youth issues.
General Info
In March 2004, The Riverside Youth Council (RYC) was established by the City Council to create a means of expression and leadership development for the city's youth. Recognizing the importance of including the youth voice in planning public policy and other decision-making that directly affects the lives of young people, the Council empowered the RYC as advisory to the Mayor, City Council, and other city departments on a range of matters important to youth.
The RYC currently has 27 members representing all Riverside high schools.
2007-2008 Riverside Youth Council
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Goals of the Council
- Provide youth with a forum for civic engagement in Riverside
- Advance our vision for youth in the city's strategic plan
- Create opportunities for youth involvement in the community
- Appropriate funds for youth initiatives by establishing a mini-grant program
Members of the Riverside Youth Council hard at work