Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

who we are

The committee’s main function is to provide Edinburg’s young generation the necessary tools, training and trust to apply their creativity and skills to better their community. By having the young generation’s voice heard in their local government, new and innovative ideas and projects can be made by inviting new and young minds to participate while giving them leadership skills, experience, confidence and support to success and exceed in their future and that of the City of Edinburg. This committee’s goal is to provide Edinburg’s youth more involvement with a variety of departments such as drainage, real-estate and development, career programs for youth safety in the city, law school and higher education among other crucial areas in the future. An annual session schedule will be posted online for times and dates when the committee will be meeting to learn more about the goals and missions of this committee. This committee meets quarterly or as needed.

sabrina walker hernandez

Chairperson

committee functions

To include the perspective of the City’s youth by becoming engaged in establishing the future of the their City.

join MYAC

Applications for the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) 2025–2026 school year are CLOSED. Please check back at the beginning of the next school year for the 2026-2027 Application. Eligibility is limited to current high school juniors in Edinburg who are interested in learning about public service and local government. Please see the PDF link below for the application, additional requirements, and essay instructions.