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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 2025-2026 York County Youth Commission (YCYC) were appointed on June 3, 2025, by the Board of Supervisors. Their term runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Meetings are on the 3rd Monday of every month.

CHAIRMAN:  Jacob Corbett
VICE CHAIRMAN:   Kaitlyn Smith
SECRETARY:  Louise Wang

Email the York County Youth Commission

Staff Liaison:  Scott Hendricks
Phone:  (757) 890-3500

  2025-2026 Members

Name District School
Jecy Koak District 1 Bruton High School
Abigail Shelton District 1 Bruton High School
Journey Downen District 1 Bruton High School
Alexandra Hayes District 1 York High School
Julianne McMichael District 2 Home School/Summit Christian Academy
Lila Harmon District 2 Grafton High School
Ann Elizabeth Cherian District 2 Grafton High School
Mikaela Scott District 2 Grafton High School
Jacob Corbett District 3 York High School
Cait Hogan District 3 York High School
Natalie Moss District 3 York High School
Brady Torres District 3
Grafton High School
Kaitlyn Smith District 4 York High School
Louise Wang District 4 Grafton High School
Sophia Kannarkat District 4 York High School
Evan Sturgill District 4 Grafton High School
Doniyor Babajanov District 5 Tabb High School
Sneha Shah District 5 Tabb High School
Nathaniel J. Dunster District 5 Tabb High School
Eddie Shu District 5 Tabb High School

Membership

The Youth Commission is made up of 20 high school students, 4 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 ask questions in a face-to-face setting with a member of the Board of Supervisors and a member of the School Board. 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 bylaws. For more information, view the Youth Commission Bylaws (PDF).

Meetings

  • Through May 18
  • 3rd Monday of every month
  • Yorktown Library
    8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy
    Yorktown, VA 23692