Gonzales Youth Council marks 10 years as city honors student leaders
June 03, 2026 | Gonzales City, Monterey County, California
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The Gonzales City Council on June 1 honored the Gonzales Youth Council (GYC) at a ceremony marking the program's 10th anniversary and presented proclamations to two departing student commissioners.
Jessica Almeldo, one of the GYC advisers, introduced the capstone presentation and the student commissioners. "My name is Jessica Almeldo. I am one of the two advisers to the Gonzales Youth Council," she said, explaining the council's role in connecting youth and city leaders.
Student commissioners described this year's work, which included a March 28 community garden day and the opening of a new food pantry staffed with student volunteers in partnership with local organizations. The GYC also hosted the third annual South County Youth Summit, "Beyond the Diploma," which drew more than 60 students from Gonzales and neighboring communities and offered workshops on college readiness, resume building and safe teen driving.
Council read three proclamations: 2026-05 recognizing Shelby Anderson for two years of service and leadership; 2026-06 honoring Ricardo Rodriguez Perez for his service and community projects; and 2026-07 commemorating the GYC's 10-year anniversary and the council's role in supporting youth programming. Each proclamation passed by voice vote.
Shelby Anderson thanked the council after receiving her proclamation: "Thank you for the opportunity to allow me to serve the community in the ways that I have been able to. I hope to hopefully come back one day and help serve the community more with this degree." Ricardo Rodriguez Perez offered similar remarks of appreciation.
The council also presented anniversary pins to graduating commissioners and invited applications for new youth commissioners for the coming year. The recognition included a summary of past GYC achievements, partnerships with local nonprofits and schools, and the GYC's contribution to youth leadership development.
The council photo and proclamation presentations concluded the GYC portion of the agenda; no formal policy actions resulted from the presentation beyond the proclamations and continued encouragement for youth participation.
Jessica Almeldo, one of the GYC advisers, introduced the capstone presentation and the student commissioners. "My name is Jessica Almeldo. I am one of the two advisers to the Gonzales Youth Council," she said, explaining the council's role in connecting youth and city leaders.
Student commissioners described this year's work, which included a March 28 community garden day and the opening of a new food pantry staffed with student volunteers in partnership with local organizations. The GYC also hosted the third annual South County Youth Summit, "Beyond the Diploma," which drew more than 60 students from Gonzales and neighboring communities and offered workshops on college readiness, resume building and safe teen driving.
Council read three proclamations: 2026-05 recognizing Shelby Anderson for two years of service and leadership; 2026-06 honoring Ricardo Rodriguez Perez for his service and community projects; and 2026-07 commemorating the GYC's 10-year anniversary and the council's role in supporting youth programming. Each proclamation passed by voice vote.
Shelby Anderson thanked the council after receiving her proclamation: "Thank you for the opportunity to allow me to serve the community in the ways that I have been able to. I hope to hopefully come back one day and help serve the community more with this degree." Ricardo Rodriguez Perez offered similar remarks of appreciation.
The council also presented anniversary pins to graduating commissioners and invited applications for new youth commissioners for the coming year. The recognition included a summary of past GYC achievements, partnerships with local nonprofits and schools, and the GYC's contribution to youth leadership development.
The council photo and proclamation presentations concluded the GYC portion of the agenda; no formal policy actions resulted from the presentation beyond the proclamations and continued encouragement for youth participation.
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