
Pima, Tucson Youth Fellows take advocacy to the Arizona State Capitol
Apr 26, 2024
Leveraging insights from their annual Teen Town Hall, Youth Fellows engaged state leaders, including Governor Katie Hobbs, on mental health, substance abuse, and college access among other topics

Fifteen Youth Advisory Council members being introduced by Rocque Perez, Executive Director of the MEC, to Governor Katie Hobbs and Southern Arizona Director Marisol Flores-Aguirre in the executive tower of the Arizona State Capitol.
This spring, the Metropolitan Education Commission (MEC) – a joint body between the City of Tucson and Pima County dedicated to advancing the welfare of learners and educators through advocacy, programming and services – successfully hosted its 29th Annual Teen Town Hall at Pima Community College, Downtown Campus. This event engaged local high school students in discussion on urgent societal issues determined by members of the MEC’s Youth Advisory Council.
Facilitated by the Youth Advisory Council and the Center for Community Mediation and Facilitation, the event saw participation from 65 students across 10 high schools in four school districts. Students tackl