12.03.2025 MYAC Minutesa
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1. Call to Order / Roll Call (JH)
The meeting was called to order at 5:36 p.m.
MYAC Members Present:
Abigail Ryan
Aditi Aggarwal
Ashley Church
Aubrey Beaird
Ava Tran
Benjamin Hopes
Emory Crownover
Jonathan Jones, Vice Chair
Joshua Hart, Chair
Juwairiah Athar
Krishitha Pingeli
Om Gaddad
Riley Casper
Yara AI-Daggistany
MYAC Members Absent:
Arjun Venkatakrishnan
Molly Curtis
Rhian Price
Ridge Casanova
Sai Aaradhya Vanaparthy
Samiksha Menaka
Shivani Sankar
Shreshta Gangadi
Shriya Kaliyam
Councilmembers Present:
Mayor David Bristol
MINUTES
Mayor's Youth Advisory Council
Prosper Town Hall, Council Chambers
250 W First Street, Prosper, Texas
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Staff Members Present:
Myrisa Petty, Community Engagement Coordinator
2. Hot Topics with Mayor Bristol. (DB)
Mayor Bristol welcomed the council and received a rundown of the previous meeting
regarding the bond election and state constitution amendments. He offered a brief
review of the a -bike ordinance and announced the dates for the upcoming registration
events hosted by the Prosper Police Department. The council suggested working with
the school district to include in the morning announcements as well as having signage
near the middle schools as ways to get the word out. Mayor Bristol also spoke of the
upcoming annual Christmas Festival and asked the council if they had heard about it
and what the best ways to reach them would be regarding these types of events. The
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council mentions Instagram being the best way to reach them. Lastly, Mayor Bristol
let the council know that the annual Red Kettle Challenge will take place again this
year with the website for the digital fundraiser being shared.
3. MYAC Hot Topics (JH)
Mayor Bristol opened the floor for the council to present any hot topics of their own.
Ms. Church mentioned some changes to the parking lots at the high schools and
the worry of bottle necking for those who are taking dual credit classes.
4. Nonprofit Profile: Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors. (RD)
Robert Daleo, Executive Director from Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors, presents an
overview of the nonprofit to the council as well as volunteer opportunities available.
5. Consider and Act Upon the minutes of the November 19, 2025, Mayor's Youth
Advisory Council Meeting (JH)
Yara AI-Daggistany made a motion and Benjamin Hopes seconded the motion to
approve the November 19, 2025 MYAC minutes. The motion was approved
unanimously.
6. Discussion regarding collaborative engagement activities between the
Mayor's Youth Advisory Council and the Community Engagement Committee.
The Community Engagement Committee joins the MYAC to talk about engagement
opportunities and opinions of how to best reach the youth of Prosper. Mayor Pro
Tern Bartley asks for best ways to promote new events. The council suggests
Facebook and Instagram with flashy videos and graphics. They mentioned that
while most of them do not utilize Facebook, their parents do so it is still a good way
to reach the youth. They also suggested cross -posting with the school district if
possible. Ms. Bunger asked what kind of events the council would like to see and
what would keep them in Prosper rather than going to other cities for entertainment.
Mr. Hopes suggested more live music events and featuring local bands. Mr. Hart
spoke of having a space for the youth to come together that isn't school or home.
Viewing parties were mentioned multiple times by the youth council as a space for
the youth to come together in Prosper. Mr. Rice asked what timing the youth council
feels is best for event promotion. Ms. Tran mentions that announcing the event
about three weeks prior and ramping up the promotion the week of as the best for
any youth who potentially have jobs. Mr. Gaddad agrees that the week of is a good
sweet spot for youth to plan ahead for the event.
7. Discuss MYAC Subcommittee Formations (JH)
Mr. Hart gave an overview of the subcommittees that the MYAC Class of 2025 had.
He posed if this class would like to do the same and the council unanimously
agreed they would like to move forward with subcommittee formations again. Mr.
Hart and Mr. Jones presented ideas for potential new committees such as events
for those with special needs. Mr. Hopes suggested a financial subcommittee to
explore options for grants to fund MYAC initiatives. Mr. Hart will compile the
information and present at the next meeting.
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8. Requests for Future Agenda Items (MP)
The Council requested the following for the January meeting while also welcoming
Ted Benavides of University of Texas at Dallas.
• Follow up on voter registration initiative
• Update on Subcommittees
• T-Shirt Design
9. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
These minutes were approved on January 21, 2026.
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