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SMC Youth Commission Video
Check out this video to learn about the San Mateo County Youth Commission.
SMC Youth Commission Adopts Indigenous People’s Day Resolution
With the intent to acknowledge the contributions of and the historical injustices suffered by Native American communities, the SMC Youth Commission adopted a resolution and a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to recognize the second Monday of October as Indigenous People’s Day instead of Columbus Day, which is the current name of the Federal holiday.
Party But Do it Safely: Board of Supervisors Takes Action to Discourage Underage Drinking
The SMC Youth Commission got a win this month with the Board of Supervisors approving one of their suggested policies, known as the Social Host Ordinance, to discourage the consumption of alcohol and other drugs by minors. Originally proposed by SMC Youth Commission in partnership with Behavioral Health and Recovery Services in 2018, the ordinance fines hosts of parties that make alcohol and other drugs available to minors.
