MYC Minutes Jan 25

City of Chandler — Regular Meeting (2025-02-11)

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Meeting Minutes 
Mayor’s Youth Commission 
Regular Meeting 
 
January 14, 2024, 5:00 p.m. 
Chandler Police Department, 
Main Station Community Room 
250 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ 
 
 
Call to Order 
The meeting was called to order by Nivid Singhania at 5:00 p.m. 
 
Roll Call 
Commission Attendance​
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Staff Attendance 
Shripal Dupati​
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Alexis Apodaca, Staff Liaison 
Nivid Singhania                                          Kaelee Brewer, Mayor and Council Community​
Sanjana Balaji                                                                Engagement Support Clerk​
Olivia Lu​
Anthony Bushard​
Shea Lee​
Alexander Rahman​
Hannah Luo​
Jaden Lu​
Lucy Garner​
Siddarth Ramkumar​
Abhiram Kumar​
Teagan Tollefson 
Joseph Bushard 
Makenzie Cole 
Victoria Jagdon 
Aashi Singhai 
Julianna Henderson 
Absent  
Elizabeth Ovelil​

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Scheduled Public Appearances 
Kaelee Brewer, Mayor and Council Community Engagement Support Clerk, introduced herself to 
the commissioners. As part of Alexis Apodaca’s team, she will be attending meetings leading up 
to the Teen Leadership Academy to observe the commissioners and collaborate with Alexis on 
planning for the event. 
 
Unscheduled Public Appearances 
None. 
 
Action Agenda  
 
1. Approval of Minutes  
Approval of the December 10, 2024 Mayor’s Youth Commission minutes. 
 
Action Agenda Motion and Vote 
COMMISSIONER Sanjana Balaji moved to approve the December 10, 2024 Mayor’s Youth 
Commission meeting minutes. Seconded by COMMISSIONER Abhiram Kumar.  
 
Motion carried unanimously (18-0-1). 
 
Discussion 
 
2. Mayor’s Youth Commission Applications 
Chair Singhania introduced the discussion on new applications for the Mayor’s Youth 
Commission and encouraged commissioners to focus on recruitment efforts. Strategies included 
leveraging social media platforms, engaging friends and peers, and promoting the opportunity 
through nonprofits, clubs, and various youth programs. 
3. Professional Development Opportunity: State of the City Attendance (February 13, 2025, 
5:30pm – 7:30pm, Chandler Center for the Arts) 
The commissioners were informed about the details of the State of the City event at the 
Chandler Center for the Arts. The evening will begin with a lobby experience from 5:30 PM to 
6:30 PM, featuring opportunities for networking, refreshments, and other engaging activities. 
Mayor Hartke’s address will commence at 6:30 PM, highlighting accomplishments from the past 
year and outlining future plans. 
4.Teen Leadership Academy Planning 
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The commissioners reviewed and finalized plans for the Teen Leadership Academy, including 
confirming their individual leadership roles in the program. The Academy will focus on 
promoting civic engagement, exploring youth policy, and integrating mental health awareness. 
Activities will include interactive workshops, skill-building exercises, and sessions designed to 
help participants gain a deeper understanding of city operations. 
 
Member Comments/Announcements 
None. 
 
Calendar 
Mayor's Youth Commission February Meeting – February 11, 2025, 5:00pm at Chandler Police 
Department Main Station 
Informational Items 
 
Adjourn 
Motion to adjourn was made by COMMISSIONER Sanjana Balaji. Seconded by COMMISSIONER 
Makenzie Cole. The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m. 
 
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Alexis Apodaca, Secretary                                     ​
Nivid Singhania, Chair 
 
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