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14‑year‑old asks American Canyon to create youth commission; offers research support
Summary
Sahej DeCarno, a 14‑year‑old member of the Fairfield Youth Commission, asked the council to direct staff to report back on establishing a stand‑alone youth commission in American Canyon; he described minimal cost and offered support from the National Association of Youth Commissions.
Sahej DeCarno, a 14‑year‑old who said he is a member of the Fairfield Youth Commission and founder of the National Association of Youth Commissions, asked the council to create a youth commission in American Canyon to advise the city on youth issues.
DeCarno described a youth commission as a 14‑to‑25 age body that can advise the council on matters affecting young people and said it typically requires only a resolution to create and minimal ongoing cost because the city need only supply an adult adviser and incidental administrative support. He offered to provide "free research" through his organization on scope, appointment processes and estimated costs and asked the council to direct staff to report back on options; he left a contact in the meeting record for staff follow up.
