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The mission of the Mayor's Youth Council (MYC) is to promote civic engagement among youth. The MYC provides high school students with opportunities to learn about city government, develop leadership skills, and bring awareness to issues important to Victoria's youth. The MYC is made up of junior and senior high school students representing the youth population of Victoria and is open to students from VISD, St. Joseph, Faith Academy, Industrial ISD, Bloomington ISD, and other homeschooled students.
Applications are due August 31 of the current school year and must include a letter of recommendation for first-time students.
For questions, more information, or to submit your application documents, contact Keisha R. Smith, Special Projects Manager, at ksmith@victoriatx.gov or 361.485.3030.
Members meet 1-2 times monthly from September to May, typically the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 4 PM, to listen to presentations from City staff, outside organizations, and elected officials, plus organize volunteer opportunities and discuss issues concerning youth. Details for the MYC 2025-26 meeting schedule will be updated below by August 1.
Service Opportunity - September 6: VPL Storybook Fun Run (7-10:30 AM)
Service Opportunity - September 20: KVB Citywide Sweep (8-10 AM) & social
September 23: First official meeting
Service Project - October 4: Tejas Fest volunteering (10 AM-1 PM)
October 14:
October 28: Discover Victoria, Texas
November 11*
Service Opportunity - November 15: KVB Neighborhood Clean-Up (9-11 AM)
December 9*: Library
January 13: Communications
January 27: Office of Emergency Management
February 10: Fire Station #1
Service Opportunity - February 14-15: TAAF Winter Games, Weekend 2 (8 AM-6 PM)
February 24: Municipal Court
Service Opportunity - March 7: KVB Neighborhood Clean-Up (9-11 AM)
March 10: Parks/Golf Course
Service Opportunity - March 11: Setup for Growing Victoria Summit (2-5 PM)
Service Opportunity - March 12: Growing Victoria Summit (7:30 AM-2 PM)
March 24: Surface Water Treatment Plant
April 14: Environmental Services
April 28: Innovation Fair, Wrap-Up
May 5** Council Recognition @ City Council (Council Chambers, 107 W. Juan Linn, 5 PM)