Mayor's Youth Council

The mission of the Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) is to promote civic engagement by youth. The MYC provides high school students with opportunities to learn about city government, develop leadership skills, and bring awareness to issues that are important to Houston’s youth.

MYC Job Descriptions
The Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) provides high school students with the opportunity to develop leadership and citizenship skills while learning about city government. Members develop a sense of personal growth and achievement, a profound understanding of city departments and work year-round to establish a rapport with civic/community leaders ... More ...

About the MYC
The Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) started in 1998 with the mission of providing high school students the opportunity to develop leadership skills while learning about city government.

The Mayor’s Youth Council is modeled after the elected Houston City Council with District and At-Large Members, Aides, a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Historian. ... More ...

My Houston ZIP
Applicants must reside in the City of Houston city limits. Visit www.houstontx.gov/council/whoismycm.html to determine what City Council district you live in and who your elected City Council Member is.