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Garner plans to relaunch Citizens Academy in April 2026 to boost civic engagement
Summary
Assistant Town Manager John Hodges presented plans for a six‑week Citizens Academy with hands‑on sessions, dinners and site visits informed by a recent civic survey; staff plan to target about 20 participants per cohort and launch in April 2026.
Garner staff told council on Oct. 30 they plan to relaunch the town’s Citizens Academy in April 2026 with a six‑week, experiential program aimed at increasing civic knowledge, volunteerism and participation on boards and committees.
John Hodges, assistant town manager, said staff used a recent civic‑engagement survey with 430 responses (average respondent age 65+) to shape curriculum and session topics. “So the top three things that people were interested…
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