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Council debates Rosenberg 101 program, keeps the citizen-education series for now
Summary
After councilor Richard Olsen questioned low completion rates, staff said Rosenberg 101 has graduated 96 participants over five years and costs about $4,000–$5,000 annually; council took no action to rescind the program.
Council discussed a proposed resolution (R-4069) to rescind the Rosenberg 101 citizen-education program. Councilor Richard Olsen said the program had low completion rates and limited long-term engagement; staff explained the program runs nine two-hour sessions, typically in January–March, and estimated an annual cost of roughly $4,000–$5,000. The program facilitator said the program has produced 96 graduates over five years and yields some committee and council candidates.
After discussion about staff time and program benefits, councilors generally agreed the program was modest in cost and offered community engagement value; no motion to rescind was made and the program will continue. Council asked staff to monitor enrollment and consider budget impacts during the next budget cycle.
