In Glendale, high school students joined the Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission for a cleanup of Camelback Road, continuing a tradition that started in 1986 under then-Mayor George Renner. Led by Mayor Jerry P. Weiers, students from local public, private, and charter high schools cleaned up the area between 67th and 75th Avenue this past Sunday, according to the City of Glendale news release.
"It is remarkable to see how far this commission has come since 1986," Mayor Weiers was quoted in the City of Glendale announcement, emphasizing his confidence in the teenagers, possibly seeing among them a future city mayor. Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission has evolved into a platform enabling students to serve and enhance their city; as of the 2024-25 academic year, boasts 31 members who managed to collectively carry out over 500 hours of community service, which tallies to an impressive average of 16 hours per student, Mayor Weiers echoed his belief in this group as "truly the best of the best."
Besides litter collection, Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission's participants engage in a plethora of community service projects aimed at fostering a sense of pride and responsibility towards Glendale. The City of Glendale extends an open invitation to any high school student who either resides within Glendale's boundaries or attends a school there to join the commission. This gesture cements the city's commitment to ingraining civic duty in the hearts of its young population.
The composition of this year's cohort is diverse, with 11 freshmen, 12 sophomores, 5 juniors, and 3 seniors stepping up to the plate to make a difference in their city; these students are indicative of the vibrant future that awaits Glendale, and as per Mayor Weiers' conviction, the City of Glendale is "in great hands for decades to come with this bunch" serving as the community's backbone. For those interested in enriching their high school journey with service, learning more about the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission and its opportunities is just a click away through the commission's webpage.
