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About Us

History

The Tulsa Youth Council (TYC) was created in 2000, after City Councilors recognized a need for an active, empowered youth voice within local government.  In 2008, the Tulsa Youth Council underwent a strategic planning process, designed to provide greater influence in local political decisions, and provide a new purpose to the organization.

The 2009-2010 Tulsa Youth Council marks the first year of this newly-formed organization.  To date, they:

• coordinated a local election with Tulsa Public Schools, providing a youth voice in the municipal election process;
• are planning Tulsa's first Youth Summit, to be held on June 26th at the Tulsa Convention Center;
• developed a youth television show that will be broadcast on TGOV, Tulsa's local government access channel; and
• are pursuing a political agenda that includes a texting-while-driving ban, a youth presence on City commissions, and increased sex education in schools.

Structure

The Youth Council is modeled after Tulsa's city government: two representatives are selected from each City Council district, and three are selected from the city at-large.  Youth Councilors serve for one-year terms, but are welcome to apply and serve for multiple years.

As an official City commission, applicants must be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.

2009-2010 Members