City to hold 2025 Citizens’ Academy of Mt. Pleasant; accepting applications now

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 16, 2024
City to hold Citizens’ Academy of Mt. Pleasant; accepting applications now
Mt. Pleasant, Mich. – The eighth Citizens’ Academy is now accepting applications. Presented by the City of Mt. Pleasant, the academy is designed to engage members of the community and to expand their knowledge of the structure and functions of local government. Participants will attend seven weekly sessions beginning Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Each session will offer an in-depth look at the fundamentals of the City’s administration and budget; public works and utilities; parks and recreation; public safety; and community development. Additional topics covered include the basics of local government, elections and more. The Citizens’ Academy is open to anyone living, working, owning property, or attending school in the City of Mt. Pleasant. Director of Planning & Community Development Manuela Powidayko shared, “The Citizens’ Academy is an opportunity for residents to capture a close-up view of how a municipality operates and the many services the city provides on a daily basis.” Registration for the academy is free and space is limited. Sessions will occur on the following Tuesdays from 6 – 8:30 p.m.: February 18, February 25, March 4, March 18, April 1, April 8, and April 15. CMU learning credits may be available for those who complete the program. Graduates of the academy will be recognized at the April 21 City Commission meeting. Applications are available at City Hall or online and are accepted until February 4, 2025. Find the application and learn more at www.mt-pleasant.org/citizensacademy.