Resident Spotlight: Molly Wilson named to Mayor's Youth Commission

CHA resident Molly Wilson was recently named to the 5th cohort of the Mayor’s Youth Commission. The Youth Commission meets monthly to give their input on youth-related City projects and policy. Youth Commissioners are between the ages of 14-19 and were selected through a rigorous application process which saw a record number of applicants from across the city. More than 140 CHA residents applied to be part of the Commission. The 2023-24 cohort is the largest cohort in the Youth Commission’s history.

 "I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to be a part of change in Chicago and make a positive impact from within," Wilson said.

"My administration will always center the voices and lived experiences of Chicago's youth in order to create an agenda that reflects their priorities and passions," said Mayor Brandon Johnson. "The expanded Youth Commission, now in its fifth cohort, is an important avenue to engage with youth and

provide an opportunity for our future leaders to weigh in on decisions that impact them."