Hayward Youth Commission

The Hayward Youth Commission (HYC) advises the Mayor and City Council, and the elected boards of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) and Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) about issues that affect young people in the Hayward community.
Members may also work on a number of projects and activities throughout the year, e.g., identifying youth needs, organizing youth speak outs and conferences, etc. The board consists of 21 voting members and 11 alternate members. The Hayward Youth Commission meets monthly on the 2nd Monday at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held at City Hall, Conference Room 2A.
Now accepting applications until May 19, 2023
Applications are now being accepted from students interested in serving on the Hayward Youth Commission! Applicants will be notified by email when interview times are confirmed. Interviews are one day only and are scheduled for Thursday, June 1, 2023.
As a Youth Commissioner, you will have first-hand opportunities to work with local government and ensure the voices of Hayward Youth are represented. Youth Commissioner responsibilities include attending meetings that will take place in person, on the second Monday of each month from September to June, except holidays, as well as working on special projects addressing issues of concern to youth. To qualify, students must be between 13 and 20 years old at the time of appointment and live in the City of Hayward or within the boundaries of the Hayward Unified School District.
Submit your online application at the button below.
Apply for the Hayward Youth Commission
For a PDF application, click the the button below.
Hayward Youth Commission Application Parent Consent Form- English Parent Consent Form- Spanish
- 2 Current Vacancies
- 0 Terms Expired
Eligibility:
Applicants must be between 13 and 20 years of age at time of appointment and live within the Hayward city limits or within the boundaries of the Hayward Unified School District.
Contact Name:
Ivan Padilla
Contact Email:
Contact Phone:
(510) 583-5382
Council Liaison:
Member Name | Current Term | Position | Appointing Authority |
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Crystal Guerrero-Lopez | Jun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2024 | Commissioner | City Council |
Hulissa H. Aguilar | Jun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Alternate Member | City Council |
Diego Barcenas | Jun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2024 | Commissioner | City Council |
Josue S. Barrera | Jun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Alternate Member | City Council |
Taylor Y. Chaplin | Jun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Alternate Member | City Council |
Giselle De Casas | Jun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Alternate Member | City Council |
Alicia Saenz | Jun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2024 | Commissioner | City Council |
Anaya Suresh | Jun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2024 | Commissioner | City Council |
Damian A. Diaz | Jun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Alternate Member | City Council |
Savonnah Wong | Jun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Isa Yusuf Khan | Jun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Alternate Member | City Council |
Isabelle Milanes | Jun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Samiksha Lingan | Jun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Athena Herrera | Jun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Rachel Fryer | Jun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Zoe N. Kyama | Jun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Alternate Member | City Council |
Phylis Essandoh | Jun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Sharana Sabesan | Jun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Vanna Van | Jun. 18, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Liliana Lopez Ceja | Jun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Alternate Member | City Council |
Pooja Rathaur | Jun. 18, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
James Mira | Jun. 18, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Anna Vi Tran | Jun. 18, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Shreya K. Rathaur | Jun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2024 | Commissioner | City Council |
Alessandra Eiras | Jun. 18, 2018 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Arianna Mendoza | Jun. 18, 2018 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Brittany Ruiz | Jun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Alternate Member | City Council |
Sophia Araujo | Jun. 21, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Ronak Sharma | Jun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Alternate Member | City Council |
Michael D. Williams Jr. | Jun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Alternate Member | City Council |
Harnoor Gill | Jun. 19, 2018 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Penelope L. Reynoso | Jun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2024 | Commissioner | City Council |