Past Events

November 15th, 2022

Commissioners were fortunate enough to attend this event and listen to Mayor Johnson talk about the city's accomplishments, as well as setbacks, and future projects that will make Dallas a better place for all residents.

November 1st, 2022

Commissioner Margarita Hernandez hosts the Grand Opening of her initiative, the Community Closet, at L.G Pinkston High School.

October 19th, 2022

The Dallas Youth Commission, alongside NTARUPT's Youth Advisory Board, discussed sexual education and safety with teens from across the city. They also participated in a panel and engaged in one-on-one discussion with the attendees, collecting feedback.

September 24th, 2022

Commissioners Arran Davis and Malajah Hawthorne volunteered alongside Dallas Love Field workers at the Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center. They were able to meet members of the community and lend a helping hand.

September 3rd, 2022

Youth Commissioners collected supplies for the Community Closet. They met other members of the community as they were bringing in donations. Commissioners Margarita and Ricardo were interviewed as well!

August 8th, 2022

Commissioners Ricardo Corpus, Andrea Mercado, and Arran Davis, alongside other members of the magazine committee, were able to welcome the 52,000 copies of the Dallas Youth Magazine at City Hall. They allocated magazines to over 8 schools!

August 5th, 2022

Aside from being able to meet the Mayor, Erik Johnson, Commissioners handed out backpacks and flyers to teenagers and families attending the fair. They were also able to establish connections from other organizations from around the City.

July 23rd, 2022

Commissioners Margarita Hernandez, Andrea Mercado, and Myles Sturns-Thomas spread the word about the Youth Commission to teens and families at L.G. Pinkston High School. They handed out flyers and goodies, as well as QR codes to the Youth Feedback form. They got over 40 responses!

March 11th-16th, 2022

The entire Youth Commission was able to meet with other teens from around the country at the National League of Cities Conference. They discussed ideas to improve their communities and talked about ongoing projects. They were able to listen to several important political figures, some of which included President Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg.

August 27th, 2022

Several Youth Commissioners handed out school supplies to families, shared flyers about the town hall with teens who attended, and made connections with several other city organizations there. Our Chair also gave a speech introducing the mayor.