The Future of Dallas Meet the District 9 and District 14 youth commissioners Story by RENEE UMSTED Photography by SHELBY TAUBER
The Dallas Youth Commission was started in 1994. It’s a group of 15 high-school students from the City of Dallas who meets monthly to discuss initiatives and ideas pertinent to local youth. Many young people may not know about it, but with a budget of more than $155,000 for fiscal year 2021-22, the commission has the power to provide opportunities for them. Here’s an introduction to the two students representing our neighborhood.
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