Youth Commission Background & Purpose

The City of De Pere’s Youth Commission was created in 2026 to give the community’s young people a voice in the operation of their City. The purpose of the De Pere Youth Commission is to serve as an advisory body to the De Pere City Council. The Commission will provide De Pere’s youth the opportunity to participate in the City’s decision making processes, provide the City Council with recommendations on a variety of issues, promote existing initiatives while developing new programs and encourage more youth to become effective leaders who will help shape the future of De Pere.

Meeting Schedule

Agendas and Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View all Youth Commission Agendas and Minutes

Join Youth Commission

Applications are accepted once per year for youth ages 14-18. This is a voluntary, unpaid commitment. Terms shall be for one (1) year. Thereafter, members may be reappointed through High School Senior Graduation. 

Applicants must reside in the City of De Pere or attend school in either the Unified School District of De Pere or the School District of West De Pere. 

Apply with our online application. 

Members

Members will be posted once appointed by the Mayor.

Council Liaisons will be posted once decided.

Staff Liaisons

Jessie Paque – Deputy Clerk/Treasurer

Carey Danen – City Clerk