Fulshear-area high school students will have the opportunity to engage in civic processes, volunteer and advise on youth-related issues through the inaugural Youth Advisory Commission.

The commission, which was approved by Fulshear City Council on May 20, is composed of eight members and two alternates in 10th through 12th grade who live within city limits, Community Impact reported. City officials accepted applications from May to July.

Zooming in

At a Sept. 16 meeting, Fulshear City Council selected 10 students to serve on their inaugural commission, all of whom attend Jordan High School in Katy ISD, said Fulshear Communications Coordinator Mariah Liendro, who will serve as the commission's staff liaison.

Appointees include:
  • Afreen Jahingir
  • Saakshi Kumar
  • Saira Narang
  • Tejh Shetty
  • Vallimathi Somasundaram
  • Lily Steinfurth
  • Nidhi Vuppala
  • Charlotte Williams
  • Emilie Navarro, alternate
  • Arjun Yerreddu, alternate
“We’ve got a lot of smart kids in the Fulshear area, we really do, and I’m excited to see the enthusiasm to get involved, and this is our future, I think it’s fantastic,” Mayor Don McCoy said.


Why it matters

According to the city’s website, the commission will allow students to be a voice in the community, providing them with a platform to:
  • Provide input on youth services and programming to City Council and staff
  • Address issues affecting youth in the community
  • Assist with the promotion and implementation of ongoing seasonal events and activities
  • Generate an annual report on the progress of the commission
What’s next

The YAC will meet on the third Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. through the school year, with an introductory meeting Sept. 25, Liendro said.