Salinas invites young residents to shape upcoming Youth Summit at November 4 planning meeting

SALINAS, Monterey County — October 26, 2026. The City of Salinas is asking local young people to help plan an upcoming See Our Youth Summit, beginning with a publicized organizing meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Community Center, 940 North Main Street.

What the committee will do

The city says participants will be able to share ideas, recommend activities and help shape a summit that reflects the interests and experiences of young residents. Its invitation explicitly states that previous committee experience is not required, opening the door to students and young people who have not previously attended civic planning meetings.

How to get involved

The city’s official event page includes a registration link for the meeting. Interested participants should consult that page for any updated instructions or eligibility details rather than assuming attendance rules from a separate program.

The city lists Karina Silva as the contact at Karina.silva@salinas.gov and 831-758-7166. The meeting is scheduled for the Community Center at 940 North Main Street in Salinas.

Why it deserves local coverage

Young residents regularly experience the results of city planning decisions about parks, recreation, public transportation, safety and education, yet opportunities to participate may be difficult to discover. A planning committee offers a concrete channel for their perspectives before an event is finalized.

The first meeting is not itself the final summit. The city has not established in this announcement that all attendee ideas will be adopted, or that the final program is already complete. Future announcements should distinguish proposals from decisions.

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Primary source

City of Salinas — See Our Youth Summit Planning Committee (November 4 event listing)

Meeting details verified against the city calendar October 26, 2026. Check the official page for changes before traveling.

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