Twice per month with an average of 1.5 hour meetings
10 N Post Street
Suite 446
Spokane, WA 99201
Representing the County (August 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023):
Jack Schneider -- Chair
Freeman High School
Mackenzie Ediger
Mead High School
Joey Dimov
Mead High School
Johnathon Nowland
St. George's
Izzy Parekh
Lewis & Clark High School
Representing the City (August 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023):
Lena McCollum -- Vice Chair
Lewis & Clark High School
Jack Kashork
Ferris High School
Sophia McFarland
Gonzaga Prep
Trevor Picanco
Lewis & Clark High School
Jeslyn Cai
Lewis & Clark High School
Member Specifications
Members: 10
Term: Youth serves one year terms. no youth may serve more than six consecutive terms, to a maximum of 6 years.
Details: The Commission consists of 10 youth (13 years - 18 years) positions. Five appointments are representatives from cities other than Spokane and unincorporated parts of the county, appointed by the County Commissioners. Five appointments are residents of the City of Spokane, recommended by the Mayor and appointed by the Council.
Purpose
The purpose of the Chase Youth Commission is to provide a structure within local government to serve as a voice for youth; to advise and make recommendations to the youth department regarding policies, programs, planning, budgets, staffing and other matters relating to the quality of life of Spokane area children and youth.