Examine the impact of youth advisory committees, like Oregon City’s Youth Advisory Commission and Library Teen Advisory Committee, on shaping city policy. Discuss how these committees provide invaluable civic education and foster active youth engagement in local governance. Consider highlighting examples of policy changes or initiatives led by young participants. Explore how such involvement prepares the youth for broader democratic participation and leadership roles in the future. Reflect on the broader implications of civic education in empowering the next generation of informed citizens.