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Estacada holds first Civics Academy; city staff say participants more engaged and some applied for committees
Summary
The city hosted its inaugural six-week Civics Academy, led by outreach coordinator Ellie White, with sessions across city operations and a meet-your-reps lunch involving Mayor Drinkwine and Representative Christine Draisen. Staff said participants reported feeling more informed and several have applied for committees.
The city of Estacada celebrated the first offering of its Civics Academy, a six-week program designed to introduce residents to city operations and encourage civic involvement.
Ellie White, who identified herself as an AmeriCorps outreach and engagement coordinator serving with…
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