The Youth City Council is composed of 14 local youth including Jarrett Bates, Chairman; Robert MartТnez, Jr., Vice Chairman; Naelea Sifuentes, Secretary; JoAnn Mynar Melndrez, Treasurer; Michelle Lynn Torralba, Carlos Longoria,Stephanie Inclan Sophia Ballesteros, Karyme Alexandra Ramos, Alexia M. Herrera Jarius Anthony Sifuentes, Ethan Davis, Jalynn Yzel Villalpando, and Krizia MartТnez.

Those appointed to the group are students of the Eagle Pass Independent School District, Grades 7-12, residents of Eagle Pass/Maverick County Texas.

The Youth Council's term will expire on August 6, 2021. Mayor Cantu and the City Council have determined that it would be in the best interest of the City to form a Mayor's Youth Council since it is vitally important that our young people are exposed to government and have the opportunity to develop interests, knowledge, and awareness of each citizen's responsibilities and civic engagement.

The City of Eagle Pass Mayor's Youth Council is created to encourage young people to become engaged with local government, receive mentoring from City Council, perform community service for the benefit ot the City of Eagle Pass residents, advise local government officials on the issues that face young people in our community, and learn about local government and the importance if civic participation.

Mayor Ramsey English Cantu shall serve as an ex-officio member with voting rights. Mayor Cantu presented the Youth Council on Thursday,

August 15 and congratulated the members for accepting their role in this historic ensemble.

“Congratulations to our very first Mayor’s Youth Council! I’m very proud of all 14 members who have expressed their readiness to hit the ground running to improve our youth activities and over all youth concerns in our city. I look forward to a very productive year with this group of students!” stated Mayor Cantu.