The City of La Mirada is the winner of the 2009 Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2009 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence program.  Learn about the innovative programs the City has created to “help its young people develop professional and volunteer skills, engage in leadership activities and foster personal growth.”

For additional stories and information on youth engagement, please see our “Youth Commissions & Engagement” page on our website.  Also, for a list of resources related to youth commissions and youth engagement, please see CA Youth Commissions & Engagement Resources.