The Seattle-King County Youth Commission was established in 1964 to advise the elected officials of Seattle and King County on issues such as juvenile delinquency and youth recreation. It also coordinated citizen input on these issues and served as a youth advocacy group. The commission consisted of 22 members, 11 appointed by the Mayor and 11 by the King County Executive. Membership was made up of eight youth, four representatives from youth agencies, four representatives from funding sources, and six community members. It was abolished in 1977. The commission’s predecessor was the Municipal Advisory Commission on Youth (MACY).
The collection consists of minutes of the commission, detailing its work on programs and employment for youth. Also includes minutes of the Municipal Advisory Commission on Youth for 1962 and 1963. Youth employment was a major focus of the commission; minutes document discussions of job counseling and training programs. Drug use was talked about at length, including the extent of use among youth and the areas where drugs were most available, along with recommendations for drug-related education and legislation. Issues discussed relating to juvenile delinquents included recidivism, detention center overcrowding, and caseloads for parole officers. Other topics covered in commission meetings included coffeehouses, dropouts, youth recreation, and curfews.
Records are open to the public.
[Item and date], Seattle-King County Youth Commission Minutes, Record Series 1802-M5. Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.
Removed from Clerk File.
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