Oakland Youth Commission

The Oakland Youth Commission (OYC) empowers youth to enter the public arena and tackle important issues related to youth. Formed in 1985, OYC develops young leaders in Oakland to engage with city affairs and advise City Council and the Mayor on youth priorities. We currently have 19 youth commissioners between the ages of 13-21 representing all 7 districts in Oakland.

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Read our 2023-24 Annual Report

3 youth commissioners and staff stand outside city council chambers after delivering the annual report to the Life Enrichment Committee on October 22, 2024

Learn about the Oakland Youth Commission and the work we completed in the 2023-24 term.

Read the full report(PDF, 2MB)


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2022-23 Annual Report(PDF, 9MB)
Read our 2022-2023 Annual Report

Our Executive Committee

Three hands raising three flags with words Oakland Youth Commission in each flag respectively. First flag has Oakland tree logo, second flag has fist of power, and third flag has Oakland skyline.

  • Amber Johnson, District 6, Co-Chair
  • Olivia Richardson Feldman, At-Large, Co-Chair
  • Ashley Tchanyoum, At-Large, Operations Officer
  • Bryce Hunt, At-Large, Graphic Design Officer
  • Ella Killingsworth, District 7, Social Media Officer
  • Diego Garcia, At-Large, Organizing Officer
  • Michelle Wong, District 5, Ethics Officer
  • Haniel Kebede, District 1, Secretary

Executive Committee Bios

Subcommittees

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OYC History

Learn more about our past campaigns through the following pages!

  • OYC Public and Community Safety

Press

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About

Youth know what's best for us, and with the support of adult allies, we can influence positive lasting change in our community. We are committed to listening and providing opportunities to engage in local government.