Normal rebooting “All About Normal” Citizens Academy

Posted on July 10, 2017
The “All About Normal” Citizen Academy will give resident a behind-the-scenes look at town government. (WJBC)

 

By Sam Wood

NORMAL – The town of Normal is reviving a program that shows citizens the ropes of local government.

Normal Town Manager Mark Peterson tells WJBC’s Sam Wood the “All About Normal” Citizens Academy is an eight-week course that highlights the inner-workings of town governance.

“It’s really designed for everyday citizens who want to know more about local government,” Peterson said. “It’s kind of a deep-dive into how things operate.”

The program is free and open to residents and non-residents, though class size is limited. It will run from Aug. 8 – Oct. 18.

Participants must be at least 17-years-old.

Peterson added that the program will also serve as an opportunity for the Town to identify possible candidates for boards and commissions.

“It’s absolutely a way to spot people that have an interest,” he said. “And a way to cultivate interest in serving your local government.”

Applications are being accepted on the Town’s website until August 7.

Sam Wood can be reached at [email protected]

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