LA City Youth Council

09/11/2026

We were honored to join the Downtown Women’s Center to celebrate the LA Rise graduates. 🎓

Congratulations to those who graduated!!

08/27/2026

07/14/2026

Last Thursday, our OYD kickoff event brought together members of our newly consolidated department to connect, get to know each other, and answer questions about the work ahead. We’re excited to build this team and continue our mission of supporting the youth of Los Angeles.

Reminder that resources our available in our bio and to follow us if you want to be notified of opportunities as they become available.

07/01/2026

Together, we’re building something stronger.

We’re proud to officially become part of the Community Investment Department (CID), uniting four LA City departments to better serve Los Angeles communities.
As of July 1, The Youth Development will now be known as the Office of Youth Development (OYD).

This marks an important moment as we unite our efforts to better serve communities across Los Angeles. By bringing together our collective expertise, programs, and services, we’re creating a stronger, more coordinated department; better positioned to strengthen our city and support the next generation of leaders.

The name may change, but our commitment to LA’s youth remains stronger than ever.

06/29/2026

Budget advocacy 2026 brought together neighbourhood councils, budget advocates, and community members to share ideas and exchange perspectives. The program also featured a panel on city services and several keynote speakers, including Mayor Karen Bass and City Comptroller Kenneth Mejia. 

Additionally, OMYC alumni lead a youth breakout session, allowing youth to share what they believe are the top priorities for youth moving forward. Many youth seemed to share a desire for more community spaces, youth community engagement programs, and greater transparency in how the city invests in youth.

Do you want to get involved? Applications for OMYC close tomorrow (June 30th). Reminder to follow us if you want to be notified of opportunities like this as they become available.

06/27/2026

Carmen Chang from EmpowerLA @ Budget Advocacy Day!

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06/27/2026

Mayor Bass speaking at Budget Advocacy!!

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06/17/2026

Last Friday, we gathered at City Hall to celebrate the culmination of OMYC 4. Congratulations to all OMYC 4 members on their accomplishments over the past year!

Together, they served as the voice of youth across Los Angeles, engaged in policy discussions, developed capstone projects to provide youth input on City initiatives, learned about the City budget and its impact on Angelenos, connected community members with valuable resources, and explored meaningful ways to give back to their city.

We look forward to seeing all the incredible things our OMYC 4 alumni will accomplish and are excited to watch them continue growing as leaders in their communities. The future of Los Angeles is in good hands.

At YDD, we remain committed to supporting the next generation of leaders. Interested in making a difference? Applications for OMYC 5 are now open! The application link can be found in our bio, and the deadline to apply is June 30.

06/16/2026

Here's your chance to make sure your voice is heard!
Attend Budget Day 2026 to have a say in how LA spends its money.

When: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Where: LA City Hall
Time: 9 am
Networking breakfast: 7:30 am
Register now in our link in bio.

06/12/2026