Applications are being accepted for Newport’s Second Citizens Academy to be held Thursday evenings February 20–April 10. – Deadline to apply is February 3.
The City of Newport Citizens Academy is an eight-week program designed to improve citizens’ education and increase engagement in the day-to-day operations of Local Government through a presentation by each department and division.
Participants will learn first-hand how city tax dollars are budgeted and expensed for City Services and allow citizens to learn about Newport’s 3.5 square miles and its residents.
Sign up for this “hands-on” opportunity to learn more about the city’s diverse services.
The classes will be held on Thursday evenings, once a week, over an eight-week period. They run from 6-8:30 p.m.
Food and drinks will be provided.
Applicants must be eighteen (18) years old and have no felony charges.
The program’s dates and topics will be:
February 20: City of Newport Local Government
February 27: Finance Department
March 6: Police Department
March 13: Fire Department
March 20: Planning & Development and Code Enforcement Departments
March 27: Community Services, Parks & Recreation
April 3: Economic Development and Historic Preservation
April 10: Graduation
Applications are available at newportky.gov – Search: Citizens Academy.
Apply by February 3.
City of Newport