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The future of Clovis is our youth, and we’re looking for young leaders
to work alongside us in shaping Clovis both for today and tomorrow.
to work alongside us in shaping Clovis both for today and tomorrow.
Congratulations to our
2024-2025 City of Clovis Youth Commission!
The City of Clovis Youth Commission was established by the Clovis City Council by unanimous decision in October of 2023 for the purpose of engaging youth voices in the City of Clovis. The City Council desires to promote civic engagement among the youth of Clovis and to foster a sense of ownership and responsibility in shaping the City’s future.
The Youth Commission will consist of up to 21 high school sophomores, juniors, and/or seniors who will meet at least once a month from October 2024 through April 2025. In its first year, the Youth Commission established the Youth Commission’s Charter & Bylaws. The Youth Commission will learn about local government and will be coached by the City Council members and City staff to assist them in completing their mission. Youth Commissioners will also be invited as the Mayor’s guests to attend the 2025 Mayor’s Breakfast on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Applications for the Youth Commission were available starting August 2, 2024. The deadline to submit an application was on September 6, 2024, at 4:30pm.
Selection Criteria:
- High School Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Must live within the City Limits of Clovis
- Ability to meet the following requirements:
Expectations of Youth Commission members:
- Meeting monthly to set and accomplish goals outlined by the Youth Commission, Clovis City Council, and City Staff.
- Represent Clovis Youth at designated City events and activities.
- Plan and Execute a project benefitting the youth of City of Clovis.
- Present to Clovis City Council annually.
- Applications should be submitted to the Administration office via one of the following options:
- Contact Email: cityclerk@clovisca.gov
- Mailing Address:
City Clerk
1033 Fifth Street
Clovis, CA 93612
- City Hall Hours
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
City Hall – Administration
1033 Fifth Street
Clovis, CA 93612
Meeting Information
Tentative Meeting Schedule:
October 16, 2024
November 20, 2024
December 18, 2024
January 15, 2025
February 19, 2025
March 19, 2025
April 9, 2025
The Youth Commission is tentatively scheduled to meet once a month starting from October 2024 through April 2025, in the William H. “Harry” Armstrong Transit Center, located at 785 Third Street, Clovis, CA 93612.
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Information & Resources
October 2, 2023 City Council Meeting:
Consider – A request to create a Youth Commission for the purpose of engaging youth voices in the City of Clovis.
About Clovis
Located in the northeast quadrant of the Fresno-Clovis Metropolitan Area, Clovis is situated in the midst of the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley. Since its incorporation in 1912, Clovis has been the “Gateway to the Sierra.” Dedicated to promoting planned growth while retaining its unique western atmosphere, the City’s population has more than doubled since 1985, reaching the current level of close to 114,000, and encompassing over 23 square miles in area.
A Brief History of Clovis
The City of Clovis was named after its public spirited pioneer, Clovis M. Cole, a man who spent nearly all of his life in the vicinity. The area was known for its thousands of acres of wheat, which he had developed in the Fresno County area. The first thoughts of settlement, however, are credited to Padre Martin, who explored the area in 1806 while searching for a mission site. Missionaries and trappers were the first non-native people to roam the area. Miners soon followed during the “gold rush” period, displacing the many Native American tribes that were settled in the foothills and near the rivers.
Another earlier settler, Marcus Pollasky, proposed and coordinated the construction of a railroad through the grain, cattle, and mining country and into the timber-rich forests of the nearby Sierra. The City eventually grew up around the San Joaquin Division of the Southern Pacific Railroad, which played an important role in the founding and growth of Clovis. In addition to the arrival of the “Iron Horse,” factors such as completing the 42 mile-long Shaver log flume, developing the 40-acre Clovis mill and finishing plant, expanding grain production, and raising livestock all combined to ensure the founding of Clovis in 1891.
Located in the northeast quadrant of the Fresno-Clovis Metropolitan Area, Clovis is situated in the midst of the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley. Since its incorporation in 1912, Clovis has been the “Gateway to the Sierra.” Today, Clovis continues to plan and adapt to meet the needs of its present and future citizens. The City’s economic base consists of retail sales and services and light manufacturing. Availability of housing, quality hospital care, excellent schools with modern facilities, responsive safety services, a mild climate, access to varied recreational opportunities, and strong community identity all contribute to Clovis’ reputation as a great place to live.
Clovis has maintained a small town community spirit as envisioned by its early founders, which is exemplified by such community events as the annual Rodeo Days, Big Hat Days, and Clovisfest celebration. This community pride, combined with Clovis’ unique growth opportunities, continues to attract new residents, developers, businesses, and industries to the City.