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Youth Commission Priorities: Safety, Mental Health, and Jobs

Thousand Oaks

Summary

The commission's summit-planning committee is moving forward with what sounds like a signature teen event. Details on logistics and programming are expected at this meeting.

At a glance

Total mentions
5
Last 30 days
2

Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

Local teens who attend the summit and build leadership skills.

Mentions & discussions (5)

MeetingNov 4, 2026

Youth Commission Regular Meeting - Nov 4, 2026

The commission's summit-planning committee is moving forward with what sounds like a signature teen event. Details on logistics and programming are expected at this meeting.

MeetingOct 7, 2026

Youth Commission Regular Meeting - Oct 7, 2026

The commission is lining up guest speakers and swag for its upcoming Youth Leadership Summit, an event built by teens for teens.

MeetingSep 16, 2026

Youth Commission Special Meeting - Sep 16, 2026

The Youth Commission set up its structure for the year, assigning teen representatives to the school district's student advisory council, the Teen Center, the Library, and TO Arts, and forming committees on the environment, future pathways, and the Youth Leadership Summit. These assignments shape which local teens influence youth programs and city partnerships this year.

MeetingSep 2, 2026approved

Youth Commission Regular Meeting - Sep 2, 2026

The new Youth Commission seated its members and elected Inika Vellore as Chair and Alex Lee as Vice Chair. The commission also set its meeting schedule and began planning its September 16 special meeting.

MeetingJul 7, 2026approved

Thousand Oaks City Council Regular Meeting (Closed Session) - Jul 7, 2026

Youth commissioners reported that students' top concerns are campus safety, e-bikes, bullying response, and substance abuse support — and suggested career-readiness programs connecting youth with local businesses. Many are excited about the downtown project's affordable housing.

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