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Maui High student proposes youth subcommission; CCY asks counsel for process and timeline
Summary
Maui High student Ehra Louise Guiwa proposed creating a youth subcommission overseen by the Commission on Children and Youth to amplify youth voices; the Commission asked Deputy Corporation Counsel for the process and timeline and offered support.
Chair Heidi Drahn introduced Maui High student Ehra Louise Guiwa, who outlined her interest in creating a youth commission to empower youth voices and increase participation in civic topics. Commissioners thanked Ms. Guiwa for her email and discussion points and asked for a formal process to establish a youth subcommittee under the CCY.
Deputy Corporation Counsel Adrian Reifsnyder agreed to provide an anticipated process and timeline for establishing a youth subcommission, and Chair Drahn said she would share Ms. Guiwa’s contact information with Axel Beers for follow-up. Vice Chair Tonnessen offered his support for the initiative.
