Portage Youth Commission

                                             MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to provide an opportunity for youth to have a formal role in the city's decision making through a representative commission that addresses youth issues to improve the quality of life.
We need youth input to function because we are representing young people. This community is shared by all young people, not just Portage Youth Commissioners. Youth now have a voice. We have an opportunity to voice our opinions and ideas. We, as the Portage Youth Commission, encourage you to get involved.
  1. Norma Laboy

    Public Relations Specialist

Members serve a 1-year term, maximum of 15 members. Members are approved by the mayor. Meets twice monthly. Formal meetings on the second Wednesday of every month, planning meetings are the first Wednesday of each month.
2025-26 Members:
Jayda Encinas - Chair
Aubree Banaski - Vice Chair
Madison Gray - Liaison
Kennedy Peterson - Secretary

Kaitlyn Ackerman
Greg Campbell
Lucas Cripe
Maddison Ewing
Emma Gulley
Janaya Hargrave
Katelyn Naumann
Robert Pantoja
Heli Patel
Abbi Rains




Sponsors:
Austin Bonta, Mayor
Norma Laboy, Public Relations Specialist