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Skokie staff propose 16‑member Youth Commission to boost civic engagement
Summary
Staff proposed creating a 16‑member Skokie Youth Commission (students residing or attending high school in Skokie) with appointments by the mayor and board consent; staff liaison will be Anne Marie Bannuzzi and the ordinance returns for second reading on 03/02/2026.
The Village Board heard a proposal on Feb. 17 to establish a Skokie Youth Commission intended to elevate youth voices in local government and create leadership opportunities. Alex Franz, who led the staff workgroup, said the commission would be an advisory and action‑oriented body of 16 youth members (two representatives where possible…
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