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County manager proposes twice‑yearly Citizens Academy to explain services and gather feedback
Summary
County Manager Bridal Efley proposed a six‑week Citizens Academy to educate residents about county operations, facilities and budgets and to invite community feedback. The proposal envisions small cohorts, site tours and a dot‑voting prioritization exercise to link resident understanding to budget choices.
County Manager Bridal Efley proposed creating a Citizens Academy as part of the county's community engagement strategy. The program would run twice a year (spring and fall), last around six weeks, and convene once per week for 60–90 minutes.
Why it matters: Efley said the academy is intended to increase transparency about county operations, give…
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