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City Council committee hears bill to shrink and formalize Youth Board; DYCD raises implementation questions
Summary
At a New York City Council Committee on Children and Youth hearing, Councilman Matthews Stevens introduced Intro 448-2026 to reduce the Youth Board from 28 to 18, impose term limits, require borough representation, and mandate annual recommendations with a written DYCD response within 90 days. DYCD staff said they support the intent but cautioned about quorum, staffing and funding constraints; youth advocates urged centering young people.
Councilman Matthews Stevens, chair of the New York City Council Committee on Children and Youth, opened a hearing on Intro 448-2026, a proposed amendment to the New York City Charter that would restructure the City Youth Board.
"This bill would establish term limits for board members, reduce the size of the board from 28 to 18, and ensuring balanced appointments by both mayor and city council with representation from every borough," Stevens said, describing the measure he sponsored.
The legislation would formalize the board's role in issuing annual policy and legislative recommendations and require the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) to respond in writing to each recommendation within 90 days. Proponents say those changes are intended to strengthen youth participation and accountability.
Andrew Miller, assistant commissioner for external relations at DYCD, told the committee…
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