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Burke County to pilot Citizens Academy this fall to boost transparency and civic engagement

5440260 · July 22, 2025
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Summary

County manager proposed a six-week Citizens Academy to give residents hands-on exposure to county functions; commissioners approved the pilot program and designated initial schedule and size.

County manager presented a proposal for a Burke County Citizens Academy on July 21, describing a six-week, once-per-week program designed to familiarize residents with county operations and solicit community feedback. The manager said the program is on the county’s strategic-plan implementation list and would begin…

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