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Murphy launches Citizens Academy to boost resident engagement and board recruitment
Summary
City staff introduced a Murphy Citizens Academy, a limited 20-person cohort program to educate residents about local government functions, encourage community projects and aim to grow participation in boards and commissions.
City staff introduced the Murphy Citizens Academy on April 1, a pilot civic-education program aimed at giving residents a structured look at city operations and encouraging participation in local boards and commissions.
Chelsea, a city staff member, said the program's purpose is to "educate and inform" residents about the functions of local government, from law enforcement to budgeting, through interactive sessions, department tours and a group community project. Graduate intern…
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