Upcoming Events

Join us for the first KC Futures Youth Summit, Friday, March 13, 2026, from 8 AM to 1:00 PM at the KC Convention Center.

Kansas City Metro High School students in grades 9–12. Visit this page soon to register for the event (you don't have to be a member to attend). Register Here!

About Us

The KC Futures Commission is a leadership initiative that provides a structured platform for youth and young adults to participate in local government. Members meet regularly to discuss key issues, learn how City decisions are made, and collaborate on policy ideas and recommendations that reflect what young people are seeing and experiencing in their communities. The Commission exists because early civic engagement matters. When young people take part in local decision-making, they go on to become informed, confident citizens who can enact change here in Kansas City and beyond.

Focus Areas

• Youth-friendly spaces
• Violence prevention and community safety
• Mental health and substance abuse
• Quality education

How We Operate

• Attendance is important, so please make sure you have the time to participate fully.
• Applicants to the Commissions must live in Kansas City, Missouri.
• Commission members are appointed by the City Councilmember representing the district where the applicant lives.
• The KC Youth Commission (ages 13–18) and the KC Young Adult Commission (ages 19–24) each meet monthly according to the dates and times set by each. Every three months, both groups come together for a joint meeting.
• Each Commission may form subcommittees as needed.
• The Chair of each Commission is appointed by the Mayor, and the Vice Chair is appointed by the Mayor Pro Tem.

If this work speaks to you and you want to help guide KC's future, we encourage you to apply here to join the Commission.