Youth Commission

Purpose

The York County Youth Commission (YCYC) serves as a communications link between the youth of York County and the Board of Supervisors by researching and presenting student issues, problems, needs, ideas and suggestions. The YCYC also makes recommendations regarding programs provided to youth, and participates in their establishment when appropriate.  Service on the YCYC increases members' knowledge of local government and provides opportunities for leadership skills development and close teamwork with other students from across the county.

For high school students (grades 9-12) residing in York County.  Members of the current 2017-2018 York County Youth Commission (YCYC) were appointed on May 2, 2017 by the Board of Supervisors.  Their term runs from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 (they attend only one early June 2017 Board of Supervisors meeting).  Monthly meetings with the full commission are scheduled from Sept. through May (smaller sub-committee meetings scheduled as needed).   

CHAIRMAN:  Elena Evans
​VICE CHAIRMAN:  Skyla Bailey
​SECRETARY:  Jenna Heaton

Members

Name District School
Elena Evans District 1 York High School
Chase McBurnette District 1
 Bruton High School
Tiana Moore District 1 Bruton High School
Christina Graves District 2
 York High School
Josh Hoegerman District 2 Grafton High School
Joey Salomon District 2 Grafton High School
Danielle Brown District 3
 York High School
Jenna Heaton District 3 York High School
Gabe Poitras District 3 York High School
Skyla Bailey District 4
 York High School
Nick Griffin District 4 York High School
Tyler Jo Insley District 4 York High School
Anna Vargas District 5
 Tabb High School
Evan Swartzbaugh District 5 Tabb High School
Delon Winfield District 5 Tabb High School

Membership


The Youth Commission is made up of 15 high school students, 3 from each election district. Members must be residents of York County and enrolled in grades 9 through 12 in a public, private or home school.

Activities

 
In an effort to gain student input, the YCYC conducts student surveys and hosts annual Town Hall Meetings in the high schools each spring where students can meet in a face to face setting with a member of the Board of Supervisors and a member of the School Board to ask questions. Finally, the YCYC performs and/or sponsors various service projects throughout the year and helps organize and/or publicize countywide high school social events to help build a sense of community among all students living here.

Bylaws


The Youth Commission was established by the Board of Supervisors in 1983 and is governed by a set of bylaws. For more information view the Youth Commission Bylaws (PDF).

Meetings


  • Monthly September through May 6 to no later than 8 p.m. 
  • 2nd Tuesday or 2nd Wednesday of every month (Determined by Commission at the beginning of the year)
  • Public Safety Building Meeting Room
    301 Goodwin Neck Road
    Yorktown, VA 23692