Youth Advisory Panel

Overview

Your voice is needed! Want to make a difference in the City of Westminster? Join us monthly for the Youth Advisory Panel where you get to impact how we support teens in our local community.

The Youth Advisory Panel's (YAP) purpose is for teens to provide feedback and advice to the City of Westminster community, enabling them to develop new skills and foster connections that support them in becoming impactful citizens.

Who Can Join YAP?

• Teens that are residents of the City of Westminster
• Teens who are in 8th grade through 12th grade (including homeschoolers)

What Does YAP Do?

• Community service project(s) and other opportunities to volunteer.
• Monthly meeting where your voice can be heard by city officials and other representatives. Hear from members of the community and city.

All time spent on YAP meetings, retreats, and summits counts towards volunteer hours. For more information on the Youth Advisory Panel including time commitments (we know you are busy) and many of the amazing reasons to join the panel, please review the Youth Advisory Panel flyer (PDF).

Meetings

• 6 to 7:30 pm
• 2nd Wednesday of each month, August through May
• Colorado River Room
  Lower Level
  Westminster City Hall
  4800 W 92nd Avenue
  Westminster, CO 80031

Agendas & Minutes

2025 - 2026 Agendas

• Youth Advisory Panel Meeting Agenda for January 14, 2026 (PDF)
• Youth Advisory Panel Meeting Agenda for December 10, 2025 (PDF)
• Youth Advisory Panel Meeting Agenda for November 12, 2025 (PDF)
• Youth Advisory Panel Meeting Agenda for October 8, 2025 (PDF)
• Youth Advisory Panel Meeting Agenda for September 10, 2025 (PDF)
• Youth Advisory Panel Meeting Agenda for August 13, 2025 (PDF)

2025 - 2026 Minutes

• Youth Advisory Panel Meeting Minutes for December 10, 2025 (PDF)
• Youth Advisory Panel Meeting Minutes November 12, 2025 (PDF)
• Youth Advisory Panel Meeting Minutes October 8, 2025 (PDF)
• Youth Advisory Panel Meeting Minutes September 10, 2025 (PDF)
• Youth Advisory Panel Meeting Minutes August 13, 2025 (PDF)

Council Liaison

• Obi Ezeadi

Council Liaison Alternate

• Amber Hott

Staff Liaisons

• Primary: Lillie Morgan
• Secondary: Joel Cuthbertson

How to Apply

Applications are now being accepted.

1. Fill out the YAP Application
   1. Form for returning YAP members (Only fill out if you were on YAP last year.)
   2. New application for YAP (Complete this form if you are interested in joining YAP.)
2. After filling out the appropriate form, please email your resume and a letter of reference to YAP.

What Leadership Opportunities Are Available in YAP?

Note: All persons who hold a Chair or Vice Chair position. All Panel Members holding leadership positions will be responsible for attending an Officer meeting prior to the regular YAP meeting.

• Chair (leadership role): Responsible for written records of the panel, helps prepare meeting agendas with Staff Liaison.
• Vice Chair (leadership role): Assumes duties of the Chair in their absence, helps Staff Liaison with other duties as needed/as desired.
• Secretary (leadership role): Notifies members of meetings, prepares written records of meetings to send to Liaison and other members.
• General members: Actively participate in meetings and activities; while this is not a leadership position, this is still a very important role to play.

Non-Leadership Roles in YAP

• General members: Actively participate in meetings and activities; while this is not a leadership position, this is still a very important role to play.
• Community Service Subcommittee: Helps organize and communicate about optional volunteer opportunities.