Little Elm randomizes selection for Citizens Government Academy; 18 of 51 eligible residents chosen
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Summary
Staff used a randomizer to select 18 participants for this year's Citizens Government Academy from 51 eligible applicants, holding a wait list for vacancies. Boards and commissions applications were also announced as open with an August 15 deadline.
Little Elm staff announced that 18 residents were selected for this year's Citizens Government Academy after a randomized selection process. There were 51 eligible applicants for 18 spots; staff said seven applicants who had reapplied after not being selected last year were given preference, reducing the available slots to 18.
Staff demonstrated the randomization process in the meeting and said the town will notify both those accepted and those not selected. A wait list will be used to fill vacancies if participants drop before the program starts.
Council members and staff also reminded residents that applications for boards and commissions are open and that interviews are scheduled; the application deadline was announced as Aug. 15 at 5 p.m.
No vote or formal action was required for the announcement.
