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Whitehouse Council explores civic engagement push and leadership training for prospective candidates
Summary
Council members proposed outreach to a civics class, a Whitehouse leadership course, presentations by boards and commissions, a new-member binder, and a local 'news channel' to boost civic participation and prepare future council candidates.
President Steve Fine and Council members discussed multiple ways to build civic engagement and identify potential future candidates for Council as current seats approach term expiration. Fine suggested outreach to a recent civics class that attended a meeting and contacting the school and parents; Councilwoman Louann Artiaga proposed a Whitehouse administrative evening to introduce the public to local government and reduce barriers to running for office.
Administrator Jordan Daugherty said staff is brainstorming a Whitehouse 'news channel' to showcase local projects, history and events and suggested a Whitehouse leadership course for Board and Commission members. Councilman Joe Bublick proposed a binder for new Council members containing standard contracts and information on commissions. The discussion produced direction to explore these engagement ideas further but did not produce a specific program or schedule.
