Youth Advisory Council (YAC)

About the Youth Advisory Council

Founded in 2017, The Cornelius Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a rad crew on a mission to steer the future of the Cornelius community by diving into city policies, programs, and projects!

Earn volunteer hours by helping out at City events
Learn new skills
Be a voice for your community
Meet local leaders

Meet this Years Advisor!

2023-24 Youth Advisory Council

Applications to join the 2023-24 Youth Advisory Council are now Open.

Requirements:

Must be in grades 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade
Live within the City of Cornelius

Application Process:

Complete the application.
Return complete applications to Cornelius City Hall (1355 N. Barlow Street, Cornelius, OR 97113) or via E-mail to itzel.sayago@corneliusor.gov.
A portion of candidates may be asked to participate in an interview process.
5 to 20 students are selected to serve on the Youth Advisory Council each year.

YAC Goals

Members work to promote an understanding between local youth and local government by:

Find creative ways to educate the general public concerning issues affecting Cornelius's youth.
Provide review and comment to elected officials and City decision-makers regarding public issues, projects and proposals that have an impact on youth.
Work with City Council, City departments, Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber of Commerce, civic groups and other community organizations to create civic engagement opportunities for local youth.

Read the YAC Bylaws.

**Current Members**
Council	Term Ends
Co-Chairs: Paola Garcia Andrade & Leslie Cuellar	April 2026
Vice Chair: Myeli Saenz Juan	June 2026
Secretary: Adrian Sayago	June 2026
Social Media Officers: Cristina Torres & Marisol Ruiz Martinez	June 2026
	June 2026