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Lenoir City announces free Leadership Lenoir civic academy for residents and business owners
Summary
City staff announced the Leadership Lenoir Civic Learning Academy: a free, 12-week civic education program starting in March for up to 20–25 participants aged 16 and older who live in the city or operate a business there.
Lenoir City staff announced a new free civic-education program, the Leadership Lenoir Civic Learning Academy, during the Feb. 3 council meeting.
Joshua, introduced as the director for the program, said the 12-week course will meet on Monday nights beginning the first Monday in March (target date March 9). The program is intended for about 20–25 participants age 16 and older; applicants must live in the city limits or own or operate a business within the city. Joshua said the academy will cover the roles of city, county, state and federal government; revenues and taxes; and department services such as fire, finance, police, planning, parks and public works.
Staff said there is no cost to participants and that department heads will serve as instructors. Joshua said participants who complete the course will be invited to a council meeting for recognition and photos. Council members encouraged outreach to local high schools and recommended applicants be informed through school public information officers.
The announcement followed the manager’s staff report and came with an invitation to apply; the council did not take formal action on the matter at the meeting.
