Youth Commission
The function of the Youth Commission under the Ridgefield Town Charter is to serve the people of Ridgefield by offering assistance to those who seek it concerning issues involving the youth of Ridgefield, and to promote the well-being of the youth of Ridgefield and act as their advocate. The Youth Commission works to ensure participation, planning and development by the community of youth services, and shall have powers and duties in accordance with the General Statutes. Minors/youth are permitted to be members of the Youth Commission. The Commission consists of sixteen members serving two-year terms ending July 1. Eight members are appointed each year.
Resources
- Ridgefield Youth Commission Website
- Youth Commission Meeting Video 01/04/2023
- Youth Commission Meeting Video 02/01/2023
Members
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Denise Dammer-Qualey | Chair |
| Krishaa Bhattacharjeeo | |
| Mary C. Dougherty | |
| Gupreet (Tina) S. Malhotra | |
| Albert Wakin | |
| James Allen Yavenditti | |
| ~ | |
| Alex Avila | Adult Advisor |
| Audrey Camino | Adult Advisor |
| Tom Dardis | Adult Advisor |
| Monnie G. Newman | Adult Advisor |
| Briana Pellicci | Adult Advisor |
| Captain Jeffery Smith | Adult Advisor |
| ~ | |
| Julia Knispel | Youth Member |
| Will Knispel | Youth Member |
| Rian Malhotra | Youth Member |
| Akshay Pertab | Youth Member |
| ~ | |
| Olivia Bucci | Youth Advisor |
| Vijay Pertab | Youth Advisor |