Citizen's Academy Accepting ApplicationsCLEARWATER - Applications are being accepted for the ninth annual Citizen's Academy, Clearwater 101, a ten-week program providing citizens with a hands-on learning experience about the people, equipment, and infrastructure it takes to run Pinellas County's second-largest city. The program will be Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., September 7 to November 9, and is open to all Clearwater residents. This interactive program is unique, educational experience for Clearwater residents interested in city affairs. Sessions are led by elected officials, department directors, and city staff who share information about the city's operations and key issues facing the city today. Participants must attend at least eight of the ten sessions in order to graduate at a November City Council meeting. A selection committee will choose 20 participants from the applications received. The committee will judge applications based on responses to questions while ensuring that the class reflects the diversity of our community, with representatives from different neighborhoods and sections of the city. Applications are available online at www.myclearwater.com or by calling (727) 562-4681. Applications must be received no later than August 2nd.
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