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Northglenn Youth Commission presents annual report; highlights Narcan training, outreach and safe-haven plans
Summary
The Northglenn Youth Commission reported outreach growth and new initiatives — including a Narcan training that distributed over 25 kits, a children's nutrition coloring book, goals on environmental advocacy and safe-haven spaces, and ongoing recruitment to fill eight vacancies.
Northglenn Youth Commission members Leanne Shee and Anusha Kanani presented the commission's 2024–25 annual report to City Council, outlining outreach activities, public-health programming, and a set of priority projects for 2025.
The commission reported eight vacancies as of December 2024 and said it was recruiting through schools, social media and community events. Commissioners described a year of community engagement that included volunteer work on the High Line Canal cleanup and Stonehacker Park, participation in the city hall grand opening, and a presence at holiday and city festivals.
Key programs and numbers: The commission said it hosted the city’s first Narcan (naloxone) training in partnership with the Adams County Harm Reduction Team and distributed "over 25 boxes of Narcan" to the public. It also ran an addiction-awareness poster contest that saw a 33% increase in participation from the prior year, and developed a children's coloring book titled Color Your Way to Healthy Habits that includes local food-bank resources.
National engagement and organizational changes: Delegates attended the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C., where they observed other cities' youth-commission structures and returned recommending a subcommittee model. The commission said it adopted a post‑conference committee structure to improve productivity.
Looking ahead: The commission's 2025 goals include environmental-advocacy events (Earth Day and Arbor Day), continued harm-reduction outreach, and a Safe Haven Spaces project to raise awareness of teen homelessness, hunger and pregnancy. Council members offered to help the commission build connections with outside organizations; Council member Condo offered to facilitate an introduction to an adolescent-services nonprofit named by commissioners.
Council reaction: Multiple council members praised the report. Council member Burns said, "Y'all rocked this. It's beautiful." Council members asked clarifying questions about vacancies, graduating members, and potential community partnerships. Commissioners said they did not need immediate council support but welcomed help when appropriate.
The commission concluded by inviting questions and thanking council for its support; staff and council members encouraged the commission to return with updates as projects progress.
