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West Valley City recognizes 18 graduates of Neighborhood Leadership Academy and 16 resident projects
Summary
Craig Thomas of the city's Community Engagement and Culture Department introduced 18 graduates of a nine‑week Neighborhood Leadership Academy and outlined 16 neighborhood projects funded by City Strong grants and donations.
Craig Thomas, director of the Community Engagement and Culture Department, told the council the city has launched a Neighborhood Leadership Academy to develop resident leaders and neighborhood projects. He said 18 students completed a nine‑week course and have planned 16 projects to be implemented over coming weeks and months.
Thomas described projects ranging from park improvements and flag and fire‑hydrant painting campaigns to block parties, safer‑streets initiatives, lighting for a canal trail and neighborhood directories. He said the work is funded through City Strong grants and donations that graduates secured and that the program aims to increase resident understanding of city government and local leadership capacity.
The council and program staff presented certificates and invited graduates to meet council members after the meeting.
