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Former mayor promotes Loveland University adult-education program starting March 26
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Summary
Rob Weisgerber, a former Loveland mayor, briefed council during public comment about Loveland University, a 10-week adult-learning program starting March 26 and meeting on Wednesday evenings to give residents behind-the-scenes city government experience.
Rob Weisgerber, former mayor of Loveland, urged residents to apply for Loveland University, a 10-session civic-education program that begins March 26 and meets Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to about 9 p.m. with a light dinner, he said.
Weisgerber described the program as hands-on adult learning that brings participants behind the scenes of city government. "This is open to residents, people who work in Loveland," Weisgerber said, noting the class draws from property owners, teachers, chamber members, historical-society volunteers, commission members and others with community ties.
Why it matters: City staff and former elected officials said the program helps participants understand public safety training, budgeting and public-works operations, and gives them a chance to meet staff across departments. Weisgerber said the program increases community understanding of trade-offs involved in land-use and budget decisions.
Details and schedule: Weisgerber said about 12 people had applied and organizers hope to reach a class of 20. He outlined a proposed schedule of sessions and sites: March 26 (Loveland Historical Society and Museum), April 2 (police department), April 9 (Loveland-Symmes Fire Department), April 16 (planning and zoning/development), April 23 (public works), April 30 (council and finance), May 7 (Loveland schools), May 14 (Little Miami Conservancy), May 21 (Loveland Stage Company), and graduation on May 28. Weisgerber said application details are on the city website (lovelandoh.gov) under a Loveland University page.
Weisgerber highlighted program features: classroom time with staff including finance and public-safety personnel, a mock council meeting, and practical demonstrations such as touring the fire training tower and observing snow-removal planning. He handed out promotional materials to council and the audience and asked council members to recruit participants.
Ending: Council staff and the clerk reminded members about application deadlines and that class information is posted on the city website.
