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Burke County to reopen applications for fall 2026 Citizens Academy

Burke County Board of Commissioners · July 21, 2026
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Summary

County Manager Brian Bridal asked the board to reopen applications for a fall 2026 Citizens Academy cohort beginning Sept. 10; commissioners unanimously approved opening the application portal to recruit participants for a six-week civic education program.

County Manager Brian Bridal briefed the board on the Citizens Academy, a six-week program launched in 2025 to educate residents about county government operations and strategic planning. Bridal said the program expanded beyond an expected 10–12 participants to 20 in its first cohort, added a budget exercise in the second cohort, and requested the board's permission to open applications for a fall 2026 cohort starting Sept. 10.

Commissioner Berry moved to accept the presentation and open the application portal; the motion passed unanimously. Bridal said staff will present the applicant list at the August meeting and that the county will continue to iterate curriculum and public outreach online.

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