02.25.2026 Mayor's Youth Advisory Council Agenda PacketPage 1 of 2
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Welcome to the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council Meeting.
Addressing the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council:
Those wishing to address the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) must complete the Public
Comment Form located on the Town website or in the meeting room.
Please submit this form to the Board Chair or a staff person recording the minutes for the MYAC
prior to the meeting. When called upon, please state your name and address for the record.
In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the MYAC may not deliberate or vote on any
matter that does not appear on the agenda. The MYAC, however, may provide statements of fact
regarding the topic, request the topic be included as part of a future meeting, and/or refer the topic
to Town staff for further assistance.
Citizens and other visitors attending MYAC meetings shall observe t he same rules of propriety,
decorum, and good conduct applicable to members of the MYAC. Any person making personal,
impertinent, profane or slanderous remarks or who becomes boisterous while addressing the
MYAC or while attending the meeting shall be removed from the room, if so directed by the Mayor
or presiding officer, and the person shall be barred from further audience before the MYAC during
that session of the meeting. Disruption of a public meeting could constitute a violation of Section
42.05 of the Texas Penal Code.
1.Call to Order / Roll Call (JH)
2.Consider and act upon the minutes of the January 21, 2026, Mayor's Youth
Advisory Council (MYAC) meeting.
3.Hot Topics with Mayor Bristol. (DB)
4.MYAC Hot Topics. (JH)
5.Prosper Superstars (TH)
6.MYAC Subcommittees. (JH)
•Information & Outreach
•Operations & Partnerships
•Events & Involvement
7.Requests for Future Agenda Items. (MP)
8.Tour of Central Fire Station
9.Adjourn.
AGENDA
Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council
Central Fire Station, Training Room
911 Safety Way, Prosper, Texas
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
5:30 PM
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CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at Prosper
Town Hall, located at 250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas 75078, a place convenient and readily
accessible to the general public at all times, and said Notice was posted by 5:00 p.m., on
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and remained so posted at least three (3) business days before
said meeting was convened.
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Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary Date Notice Removed
NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS: The Town of Prosper Board, Commission, and
Committee meetings are wheelchair accessible. For special services or assistance, please contact the
Town Secretary’s Office at (972) 569-1011 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting time.
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1. Call to Order / Roll Call (JH)
The meeting was called to order at 5:33 p.m.
MYAC Members Present:
Arjun Venkatakrishnan
Joshua Hart, Chair
Jonathan Jones, Vice Chair
Om Gaddad
Ashley Church
Emory Crownover
Shivani Sankar
Molly Curtis
Aditi Aggarwal
Samiksha Menaka
Benjamin Hopes
Juwairiah Athar
Ridge Casanova
Aubrey Beaird
Shreshta Gangadi
Shriya Kaliyam
Riley Casper
Rhian Price
Abigail Ryan
MYAC Members Absent:
Krishitha Pingeli
Yara Al-Daggistany
Ava Tran
Sai Aaradhya Vanaparthy
Councilmembers Present:
Mayor David Bristol
Cameron Reeves
Jeff Hodges
Staff Members Present:
Mario Canizares, Town Manager
Myrisa Petty, Community Engagement Coordinator
Robyn Battle, Executive Director
Todd Rice, Communications Director
2. Consider and Act Upon the minutes of the December 3, 2025, Mayor’s Youth
Advisory Council Meeting (JH)
Aubrey Beaird made a motion and Emory Crownover seconded the motion to
approve the December 3, 2025 MYAC minutes. The motion was approved
unanimously.
MINUTES
Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council
Prosper Town Hall, Council Chambers
250 W First Street, Prosper, Texas
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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3. Hot Topics with Mayor Bristol. (DB)
Mayor Bristol welcomed the council and reminded them of the Mayor’s challenge from
the previous meeting. The challenge asked the council to attend the Prosper
Christmas Festival and bring both good and bad feedback. The Council spoke of
enjoying volunteering with the Christmas Shoppe. Other feedback included was more
signage of handheld versions of the festival map would have been appreciated.
Mayor Bristol also shared with the council that 2026 is the 250th anniversary of the
USA and how the Town is actively working to roll this celebration in with existing
events as well as stand-alone events.
4. MYAC Hot Topics (JH)
Mayor Bristol opened the floor for the council to present any hot topics of their own.
The Council inquired about increased law enforcement presence recently. Mr.
Canizares shared updates on the e-bike registrations and training at the Town
onboards more officers. Mayor Bristol and Mr. Canizares also shared what the
Town is doing to prepare for the upcoming winter storm expected this weekend.
5. Municipal Government Careers and Degree Plans with Ted Benavides
Professor Ted Benavides gave an overview of degree plans that the University of
Texas at Dallas offers for students interested in the public sector for work. Mr.
Benavides also shared his experiences as City Manager of Dallas and Denton and
his advice for municipalities as they grow.
6. Voter Registration Initiative (JH)
The Council remains in favor of an initiative with PISD schools to present the
importance of registration and voting in local elections. It was decided that this
initiative will be the responsibility of the Information and Outreach subcommittee.
7. MYAC Subcommittee Updates (JH)
Mr. Hart gave an overview of the subcommittees for the 2026 Class. These include
Information and Outreach, Operations and Partnerships and Events and
Involvement. He designated that each subcommittee has their own respective chair.
Each subcommittee chair is as follows: Information and Outreach – Molly Curtis,
Operations and Partnerships – Benjamin Hopes, and Events and Involvement – Om
Gaddad. Emory Crownover made a motion to approve the subcommittees with Om
Gaddad seconding the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
8. Requests for Future Agenda Items (MP)
The Council requested the following for the February meeting:
• Prosper Superstars Overview from Trevor Helton
9. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
These minutes were approved on February 25, 2026.
APPROVED
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Joshua Hart, MYAC Chair
ATTESTED
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Ava Tran, MYAC Secretary