09.30.2025 MYAC MinutespR.t�OWN OF
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A Place Where Everyone Matters
1. Call to Order / Ice Breaker (TR)
The meeting was called to order at 5:34 p.m.
MYAC Members Present:
Aditi Aggarwal
Arjun Venkatakrishnan
Ashley Church
Aubrey Beaird
Ava Tran
Benjamin Hopes
Emory Crownover
Jonathan Jones
Joshua Hart
Juwairiah Athar
Molly Curtis
Om Gaddad
Rhian Price
Ridge Casanova
Samiksha Menaka
Shivani Sankar
Shreshta Gangadi
Shriya Kaliyam
Yara AI-Daggistany
MYAC Members Absent:
Krishitha Pingeli
Riley Casper
Aaradhya Vanaparthy
Abigail Ryan
Councilmembers Present:
Mayor David Bristol
Cameron Reeves
MINUTES
Mayor's Youth Advisory Council
Prosper Town Hall, Council Chambers
250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Staff Members Present:
Mario Canizares, Town Manager
Myrisa Petty, Community Engagement Coordinator
Todd Rice, Communications Director
2. Administer Oaths of Office to members of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council
(MP)
Community Engagement Coordinator, Myrisa Petty administered the oaths of office
to members of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council.
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3. Welcome and Introductions (DFB)
Mayor Bristol welcomed the council members and asked the returning council
members why they applied again after the inaugural class. Mr. Hart mentioned he
enjoyed getting to meet other people and learn about local government. Mayor
Bristol posed to the council what they would do if they were Mayor for a day. MYAC
suggestions ranged from infrastructure repairs, environmental conservation, block
party trucks for residents to rent to the building of malls, youth centric events and
encouraging small business.
4. Town of Prosper Governance (DFB)
Mayor David Bristol gave an overview of the Town of Prosper governance including
the Home Rule Charter, ordinances, Town Council roles and responsibilities, and
strategic vision. Mayor Bristol's goal is for the youth of Prosper to become more
educated on local government and how it operates so that they may be more
informed and engaged citizens.
5. Town of Prosper Operations (MC)
Town Manager, Mario Canizares presented a high-level overview of the Town of
Prosper operations, giving the students a look behind the curtain of the different
functions and aspects of local government. Several topics were covered including
the special responsibilities that local governments have along with how they use
resources and provide services. Mr. Canizares also covered the Town of Prosper's
organizational chart and staff relations.
6. MYAC Scope & Purpose Discussion (MP)
Ms. Petty shared the goals and objectives that have been set forth from past MYAC
classes. She gives examples of how some objectives have been met with various
activities and encouraging the students to take an active role in leading and
conducting their meetings as well as sharing their ideas.
7. Requests for Future Agenda Items
• Mayor's Challenge: What is something the Mayor covered in the Mayor's
minute?
• Elections for MYAC Leadership Positions
8. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
These minutes were approved on October 15, 2025.
APPROV D
Joshua Part, MYAC Chair
ATTESTE
V
Ava Tran, qAC Secretary
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