10-21-2026 Lakewood Advisory Commission Diversity Committee Meeting

The Lakewood Advisory Commission Diversity Committee met on October 21, 2026, to organize work on a new project about youth engagement in local government. The assignment asks the committee to examine ways young people can help shape city boards, commissions, and other civic efforts, with information requested by the beginning of 2027. Members discussed how to define “youth,” including the distinct considerations for people under and over 18, and whether to focus primarily on high school and college-age residents and municipal engagement.

The committee agreed to gather research on approaches used by comparable cities, with possible outreach to other jurisdictions coordinated through city staff. The chair will share the assignment, create a research folder and template, and send a summary of next steps; members will add sources and brief commentary before the next meeting. Recommendations may describe costs or funding examples, but the committee did not set a budget or propose a specific expenditure. No motions, votes, contract actions, or procurement activity were identified.