The City of Covington has successfully secured 30 participants for its first-ever Mayor’s Academy, a citizens’ academy that aims to educate interested residents about the functions and operations of local government. Similar academies can be found in various institutions throughout Northern Kentucky. “The members of the inaugural class embody what makes Covington a truly special […]
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Sign up for Independence Fire’s Citizen Academy
The Independence Fire District is now accepting applications to its citizen academy, which provides education on the profession of firefighting in Independence to normal residents. The eight-week course, writes Independence Fire Chief Scott Breeze in an email, “covers finance and history of the department, training, public education, fire and EMS operations and communication. The goal […]
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Newport seeks applicants for Citizens Academy
The Newport Citizens Academy, a public initiative aimed at increasing civic engagement and literacy, is seeking applicants for its eight-week-long session in 2024. “Through presentations by each department and various divisions, participants will receive first-hand knowledge of how city tax dollars are budgeted and expensed for City Services,” said the city’s website. The program will […]
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Campbell County Fiscal Court to hold civic education event
The Campbell County Fiscal Court has announced plans for the 2023 session of its Citizens’ Academy program, designed to improve civic education and increase citizen engagement in county government. Citizens’ Academy is a nine-week educational program. The county will select up to 25 participants to meet each Monday evening from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., […]
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Campbell County Citizens’ Academy Returning in September
Campbell County Fiscal Court will offer its third annual citizens’ academy program on Monday evenings from 6:30 — 9:00 p.m. starting September 9 through November 4. The Campbell County Citizens’ Academy is a nine-week interactive educational program, similar to a citizens’ police academy. Participants will meet on Monday evenings to gain firsthand knowledge about the […]
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Explore County Government at the Next Campbell County Citizens Academy
Fort Thomas resident Joe Schwerling was among the first group to attend the Campbell County Citizens Academy (photo: FTM file) County officials announced this week that a third installment of the Citizens Academy that launched last year is open for applications. Business owners and residents of the county are invited to apply by August 27 […]
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Citizens Academy Offers Inside Look at County Government
Fort Thomas resident Joe Schwerling completed the academy in 2017. Last year, Campbell County piloted its first Citizens Academy, an eight-week education program open to all county citizens interested in learning more about the workings of county government. The program was a success, prompting the county to bring it back for spring 2018. The county […]
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Campbell County Graduates First Citizen Academy
County leadership and staff congratulated the first Campbell County Citizen Academy graduates prior to the November Fiscal Court meeting. Photo courtesy of Seth Cutter. “Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government…” said Thomas Jefferson. With an eye toward Jefferson’s ideal, Campbell County launched its first Citizens Academy in September […]
