Commission Overview
The purpose of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission is to involve youth participation in city government as stated in the Children, Youth, and Family Master Plan resolution that the City Council adopted in March 2009.
The goal is to create opportunities for meaningful youth involvement, to develop citizenship skills in Durango’s youth, foster greater understanding of their concerns and contributions, and encourage greater youth participation in community issues. If you have a question or a comment for this commission, please fill out this form.
At a Glance
Established by | Resolution R-2010-22 |
Number on Board | Nine members |
Length of Term | One year |
City Council Liaison | Mayor Dean Brookie |
Regular Meeting Time | First Monday of the month, 3:30-4:30 am |
Regular Meeting Location | Smith Chambers at City Hall |
Work Sessions
The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission also holds regular work sessions every third Monday at 3:30 pm at the Durango Public Library.
Current Members
Joe Arnwine
| Sept. 2019 | May 2020 | 1 |
Mia Clevano
| Sept. 2019
| May 2020
| 1 |
Owen Eicher
| Sept. 2019
| May 2020
| 1 |
Kian Edmondson
| Sept. 2019
| May 2020
| 1 |
Jacob Genualdi - Co-Chair | Sept. 2019
| May 2020
| 1 |
Bryan Gnehm
| Sept. 2019
| May 2020
| 1 |
Carson Matz
| Sept. 2019
| May 2020
| 1 |
Lauren Park
| Sept. 2019
| May 2020
| 1 |
Thomas Pope
| Sept. 2019
| May 2020
| 1 |
Jade Pruett - Co-Chair | Sept. 2019
| May 2020
| 1 |
Saylor Stottlemyer - Secretary | Sept. 2019
| May 2020
| 1 |
Kaylan Wait
| Sept. 2019
| May 2020
| 1 |
Ruby Ward
| Sept. 2019
| May 2020
| 1 |
Jack Whistler | Sept. 2019
| May 2020
| 1 |
Alaina Wray
| Sept. 2019
| May 2020
| 1 |
Ben Florine, Staff Liaison
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
Dale Garland, Durango High School, Ex-Officio | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Melissa Youssef, City Council Liaison | N/A | N/A | N/A |