The City Council appointed nine students to the Manteca Youth Advisory Commission and directed the city clerk to continue soliciting applicants to fill the remaining vacancies. The commission has 12 regular seats and two alternates; appointments made at the meeting give the commission a quorum.

Council heard brief remarks from multiple applicants who described school and extracurricular involvement and discussed goals for revitalizing the commission after years of low attendance. Council members encouraged the students, thanked them and urged continued recruitment of peers.

Council Member Lackey moved appointment of the nine applicants; Council Member Morwitt seconded. The motion carried 5-0. The appointments take effect immediately; terms end Aug. 31, 2026 or Aug. 31, 2027 depending on grade level as specified in staff materials.

Staff will continue to solicit applications for the remaining vacancies and coordinate the commission’s first meeting.