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City Manager's Office
Youth Council
(805) 583-6766

2929 Tapo Canyon Road
Simi Valley, CA 93063
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Overview

The Simi Valley Youth Council is an advisory board to the City Council on issues affecting youth in the community and is comprised of 21 members and up to three alternates. Each high school and middle school is represented on the Youth Council, as well as the Community at Large.

Application

Apply for the Youth Council

Membership on the Youth Council is open to residents of the City of Simi Valley who are in 7th through 12th grade. The current Youth Council term began on July 1, 2024, and will conclude on June 30, 2025.

Applications to serve on the Youth Council are accepted year-round, and successful applicants are appointed by the City Council each June.  The application period to serve on the 2025-26 Youth Council term will open in March 2025. 

To apply, submit an online application.

For those interested in volunteering for upcoming Youth Council events, email the Youth Council Coordinator.

Upcoming Events

The Youth Council typically meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m., August through June. All meetings of the Youth Council are open to the public. The Youth Council discusses various issues of interest and concern for youth. For upcoming meeting dates and agenda information, please see below.

To be notified in advance for other Youth Council events, students are encouraged to subscribe to the City's govDelivery system (formerly E-Notify) to receive updates and information related to Youth Council activities. Please add simivalleyca@public.govdelivery.com to your spam filter's safe list to ensure receipt of govDelivery messages, but note the email address is not monitored. 

6th Annual Simi Valley Talent Show - Sold Out

The Simi Valley Youth Council to host its sixth annual Talent Show on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  Twenty-eight talented acts are scheduled to perform in front of a SOLD OUT crowd on the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center's Main Stage, located at 3050 East Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley CA 93065.

“The Youth Council's annual talent show is a fantastic opportunity for both new and seasoned performers to gain experience, be recognized for their abilities, and showcase their performing skills,” said Fundraising Chair Jacob Salvanera.

Cash prizes will be awarded in eight specific categories by a panel of three qualified judges.  Additionally, the audience will vote on the People’s Choice winner.

The Youth Council would like to thank and recognize the following event sponsors for their generous contributions:

Diamond Sponsor: Jordan and Bain Landscape Architects, Inc.

Platinum Sponsors: Adventist Health Simi Valley, altCooking Hub, Kelly Evans and Associates, Ortiz Fitness/Kid Gloves Boxing Foundation, Presto Pasta, and Simi Pacific Building Materials.

Silver Sponsors: Indian Grocery & Spices, Nair Family and Friends, SSG Event Decor’s, and The Cindy Slack Team/Keller Williams Realty.

Silent Auction Donors: As You Wish Pottery Painting Place, Buffalo Wild Wings, Harley’s Valley Bowl, Palapa’s Mexican Food, Presto Pasta, Red’s B.B.Q., Rockin’ KIDS Play Center, Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce/Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Festival, Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, Studio Movie Grill, and Trader Joe's.

The Talent Show also serves as the main fundraiser to help support the Youth Council’s community projects and events throughout the year.  These include anti-bullying and suicide prevention campaigns and events, the annual Simi Valley Youth Summit, and more.  Businesses and individuals interested in donating raffle/silent auction items or sponsorships are encouraged to contact Kristin Miller, Youth Council Coordinator, at (805) 583-6766 or email KMiller@simivalley.org.

The Simi Valley Youth Council is an advisory board to the City Council on issues that affect the youth in the community.  It is composed of 24 middle and high school students.  Community members and youth are encouraged to follow the Youth Council on Instagram @simivalleyyouthcouncil.

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