Youth Commission
From Town Charter Section 5-15:
The Youth Commission shall consist of sixteen (16) members serving two-year terms ending July 1. Eight (8) members shall be appointed each year. The Youth Commission shall act as an advocate for the youth of Ridgefield, and 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.
Fom the Youth Commission Bylaws:
In furtherance of its function under the Ridgefield Town Charter, the Commission shall serve the people of Ridgefield by offering assistance to those who seek it concerning issues involving the youth of Ridgefield, and shall promote the well-being of the youth of Ridgefield and act as their advocate.
Board Members:
Denise Dammer-Qualey
Mary C. Dougherty
James Allen Yavenditti
Gupreet (Tina) S. Malhotra
Albert Wakin
When:
All meetings are held from September to June on the first Wednesday of each month
Where:
Teen Center Barn (in the Veterans Park Elementary School Parking Lot)
Time:
7:00 pm
Adult Advisors
Audrey Camino
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Alex Avila
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Briana Pellicci
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Captain Jeffery Smith
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Youth Members
Julia Knispel
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Rian Malhotra
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Akshay Pertab
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Will Knispel
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Youth Advisors
Vijay Pertab
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Olivia Bucci
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