Consent-General Government # 8.
Board of Supervisors
Clerk-Recorder/Assessor/Elections
- Meeting Date:
- 07/25/2023
- Brief Title
- Approve Registrar of Voters to open new account for the Youth Empowerment Summit
From:
Jesse Salinas, Assessor, Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters, Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Elections
Staff Contact:
Albert Gallegos, Deputy of Technology & Finance, Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Elections, x8131
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide
Subject
Authorize the Registrar of Voters to open a new bank account to support the operations of the Youth Empowerment Summit and adopt resolution approving an account with the Yolo Community Foundation for the Election Office Youth Empowerment Summit (YES!) Program. (No general fund impact) (Salinas)
Recommended Action
- Authorize the Registrar of Voters to open a new account with the Yolo Community Foundation to support the operations of the Youth Empowerment Summit; and
- Adopt resolution approving an account with the Yolo Community Foundation for the Election Office Youth Empowerment Summit (YES!) Program.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
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Safe Communities |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
Six years ago the County of Yolo, Elections Office established and successfully launched a national award-winning youth engagement program known as the Youth Empowerment Summit, or YES!. Through this endeavor, local jurisdictions, community organizations, foundations, and private donors have contributed funds and other resources to operate this program that engages youth in their community and exposes them to the operations of local government, the importance of voting and being civically engaged locally.
The goal of the recommended action is to eventually raise enough money to endow the YES! program and reduce the need for annual fundraising and instead increase attention to the program itself. Numerous government officials, elected officials and Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Elections staff participate in providing their unique perspective into the paths available for youth to participate in and engage in our community.
In preparation for the future, the program wishes to establish an account with the Yolo Community Foundation where funds can be received from donors and help cover the operational cost of the YES! program, which can vary between $11,500 to $15,000 a year depending on the number of students attending the youth summit. This year the program will for the first time be held on a Friday at U.C. Davis, catapulting our expected attendance from 100 to 200 students. The University is donating the space as their in-kind sponsorship of the program, which will take place on Friday, September 29. We are currently working with education leaders across the county to ensure a strong student turnout at YES! All participating students will be provided lunch, snacks and swag for attending and, if they are eligible to do so, encouraged to register to vote. Moreover, they will experience a mock election and have an opportunity to meet with local elected officials to discuss important policy and civic engagement issues youth care about while also getting a campus tour before departing back to their high schools.
In preparation for the future, the program wishes to establish an account with the Yolo Community Foundation where funds can be received from donors and help cover the operational cost of the YES! program, which can vary between $11,500 to $15,000 a year depending on the number of students attending the youth summit. This year the program will for the first time be held on a Friday at U.C. Davis, catapulting our expected attendance from 100 to 200 students. The University is donating the space as their in-kind sponsorship of the program, which will take place on Friday, September 29. We are currently working with education leaders across the county to ensure a strong student turnout at YES! All participating students will be provided lunch, snacks and swag for attending and, if they are eligible to do so, encouraged to register to vote. Moreover, they will experience a mock election and have an opportunity to meet with local elected officials to discuss important policy and civic engagement issues youth care about while also getting a campus tour before departing back to their high schools.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
The Registrar of Voters has worked with the Department of Financial Services, County Counsel, and the Yolo Community Foundation to determine the best path forward.
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 0
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 0
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $0
Further explanation as needed:
No new funds required of the General Fund.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jesse Salinas | Jesse Salinas | 07/13/2023 04:10 PM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 07/17/2023 10:05 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Albert Gallegos
- Started On:
- 06/30/2023 01:14 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 07/17/2023