About the Commission
The Northampton Youth Commission is the official city body dedicated to representing young people. The Youth Commission is comprised of young people ages 13-18 and works to better Northampton with youth voices and futures in mind. The Youth Commission is a place where politically minded young people can organize collectively to make change. We work directly with elected leaders along with local community organizations to draft legislation and lobby for policies that benefit young people.
The Youth commission was formed years ago when young people in Northampton mobilized to lobby the City Council to change a law they disagreed with. The law prohibited individuals from biking on sidewalks. A group of young people gave public comment at the City Council meeting, articulately advocating their position. Not only did the City Council reverse the law, but they realized the importance of youth input in municipal matters. Thus, the Northampton Youth Commission was founded.
The Youth Commission meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month, from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Hearing Room at City Hall. Meetings are open to all.Empty heading
| Youth Commission Members |
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Dahlia Breslow - Co-Chair
| Henry Daggett |
Elijah Bacal - Co-Chair
| Jake Fein |
Lila Nields-Duffy - Vice Chair
| Jasper Tuck |
Julia Krivoy-Einhorn - Secretary
| Kai Anderson-Flynn |
Maise Tuck - City Council Liaison
| Kai Imperial-Jewett |
Maayan Bromberg-Seltzer - Social Media Manager
| Levi Armstrong |
Abigail Smith
| Madeline Nakashian |
Alex Hunkins
| Margaux Galvin |
Amalya Mendelowitz
| Matthew Brady |
Amelia Durbin
| Maxwell Hartley |
Amelia Paradise
| Myles Willers |
Asha Kulp
| Noah Leaf |
August Douglas
| Nola Busansky |
Avery Nakashian
| Rowen Novick |
Bix von Goeler
| Ryan Weinsier |
Ellie Kimball
| Sophie Barber |
Ellis Bennington Stewart
| Susannah Abel-Zucker |
Emile Roth
| Taylor Lynch |
| Gabby Hinds | Theo Starr |
| Gemma Weisenfreund | Ursula von Goeler |
| Haliyah Friedman-Kassis | Zara Usman |
| Hazel Wilmeth |
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