City of St. Paul Welcomes ‘Youth On Boards’ Members To Several City Boards and Commissions  

The City of St. Paul announced the addition of 19 new youth members to several City boards and commissions as part of the Youth on Boards initiative. Youth on Boards, a collaboration between St. Paul Parks and Recreation, Right Track and Sprockets, introduces young people to civic engagement and potential career pathways in local government while providing St. Paul boards and commissions with support and structure to actively include young people in the decision-making process.  

The youth appointees participated in the Youth on Boards Summer Academy, a paid internship through Right Track that equips young people with essential skills for serving on boards and commissions. After completing the eight-week program, graduates are prepared to step confidently into their civic leadership roles on a City board or commission. 

In addition to the 19 new members announced today, 14 previously appointed members are actively serving on their respective boards and commissions, including the Planning Commission, Transportation Committee, Financial Empowerment Community Council and the Mayor’s Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities. For more information on the Youth on Boards initiative, including the full list of youth representatives, visit stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-centers/parks-recreation-programs/youth-boards.