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Springfield launches Citizens Government Academy; first 10‑week class to start Jan. 20
Summary
City Manager Brian Heck and staff member Karen Graves said the new 10‑week Citizens Government Academy has filled quickly (25 seats, residents prioritized) and will take participants to city facilities and departments to explain how local government works.
City Manager Brian Heck announced a new 10‑week Citizens Government Academy on a city podcast, saying the program is designed to give residents an experiential look at how Springfield’s government operates. "Our best citizens are our most informed," Heck said, describing sessions that will pair classroom discussion with visits to city facilities.
The program will be capped at 25 participants for the inaugural class; Heck said more than 25 people had applied shortly after advertising. "City residents get first selection for those 25 seats," he said, and county residents who applied will be offered spots in a later session if a seat is not…
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