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South Lake Tahoe Citizens Academy graduates honored

Graduates of the Spring South Lake Tahoe Citizens Academy were honored during Tuesday's City Council meeting on June 7.

The graduates are: Kevin Brown, Dan Gill, Patrick Jarrett, LeeAnn Jarrett, Kirsten Jensen, Natalie Lehman, Michelle Lloyd, Eanad Lott, Devin Middlebrook, Kae Reed, Nicole Stimac, Jarred Uppendahl, and Kirk Wooldridge.

Mountain Resort Television daily segment

Mountain Resort Television reporter Nicole Marsel talks about the Citizens Academy starting April 7th in South Lake Tahoe, Avalanche safety and about leaving no trace behind when hiking around the mountain and lake.

Spring Citizen's Academy application deadline extended

The City of South Lake Tahoe has extended the deadline for applications to participate in the Spring 2015 Citizens Academy to April 29. The Academy will be held on consecutive Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. beginning May 5 and running through June 17.

The Citizens Academy is a free, seven session interactive course designed to provide residents with an in-depth look into municipal government, as well as, information about the services and programs of the City of South Lake Tahoe.

Applications being accepted for South Lake Tahoe Citizen's Academy

If you've wanted to increase your knowledge about how the City of South Lake Tahoe operates, now is your chance.

The Spring Citizen's Academy will be held April 8 throgh May 20 and applications are now being accepted. Open to all community members, the Academy takes people through a weekly series of workshops on the inner workings of city government including the following:

- Learn about City government operations and services
- Participate in dialogues with city leaders, city staff & other civic-minded residents
- See taxpayers' investments at work

Latest group of South Lake Tahoe locals graduate from Citizens Academy

During Tuesday's City Council the most recent group of graduates from the South Lake Tahoe Citizen's Academy received their certificates from Mayor Hal Cole.

The Academy gives locals a chance to increase their knowledge about their government and become more involved in the future development of the community.

Held twice a year, the participants attend sessions once a week for six weeks, covering topics such as parks & recreation, fire and police, and others.

Fall 2014 Citizens Academy Graduates at the meeting Tuesday are pictured from left to right:

Applications being accepted for South Lake Tahoe Citizens Academy

Would you like to learn more about how the City of South Lake Tahoe operates? A free six week academy is being offered so participants can learn more about City government, learn about City projects, how the budget works and much more.

The Academy will be held on consecutive Wednesdays from 5:30-8pm beginning October 8, 2014 and running through November 12, 2014.

To apply for the Fall 2014 Citizen's Academy, interested people need to fill out an application. The program is limited to 20 participants.

South Lake Tahoe Citizens Academy Holds 4th Graduation

The fourth session of the City of South Lake Tahoe’s Citizens Academy graduated during Tuesday’s city council meeting.

The Spring 2014 academy was held from April 9-May 21, 2014 and consisted of 13 attendees including: Douglas Bolton, Tom Burkart, Ian Caruth, Tobias Devor, Janill Gilbert, Misty Johansen, Jen Menzel, Jo Mutz, Lannette Rangel, Jonathan Schank, Leslie Schultz, Brandon Swartz, and Judy Weber.

South Lake Tahoe Citizens Academy Looking for Community Members

Do you want to learn more about how the City of South Lake Tahoe operates? Want to become a more informed citizen? Joining the 2014 Citizens Academy is now seeking participants for the spring session.

The Academy delves into the inner workings of a city, providing citizens with an in-depth look into South Lake Tahoe's municipal government, programs and services.

Sixteen Graduate From South Lake Tahoe Citizen's Academy

Another group of locals successfully completed the South Lake Tahoe Citizen's Academy. The graduates were presented with certificates at Tuesday's city council meeting. The 16 graduates are Anita Boel, Brandi Bannister, Brooke Martone-Ballachey, Gia Richards, Greg Carlson, Jennifer Story, Jonathan Moore, Julie Stewart, Karen Kuentz, Mike Allen, Mike Peron, Peter Gochis, Peter Spellman, Rachel Roberts, Scott Fair, and Scott Weavil. Most are pictured here with Mayor Tom Davis.

South Lake Tahoe accepting applications for Citizens Academy

Event Date: 
September 6, 2013 - 5:00pm

The City of South Lake Tahoe is now accepting applications for the Fall 2013 Citizens Academy. The Citizens Academy will be held on Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm-8pm from September 25th – October 30th. The application deadline is Friday, September 6th at 5pm.

The Citizens Academy is open to all community members and provides an exciting opportunity for residents to increase their knowledge about the workings of local government and have a desire to become more involved in the shaping and development of their community.

Participants will:

South Lake Tahoe graduates second session Citizens Academy

The second session of the City of South Lake Tahoe’s Citizens Academy graduated today during today’s city council meeting.

The Spring 2013 academy was held from April 10-May 15, 2013 and consisted of 13 attendees including: Andrew Hawthorne, Cricket McCormick, Edita Sirusaite, Frank Papandrea, Geoff Smith, Jeanne Benin, Jennifer Anderson-Sweatt, Karen Kleiner, Kris Keesling, Paul Delvecchio, Peggy Bourland-Madison, Robert Sweatt, and Ryan Smith.

Citizens Academy enlightens residents about S. Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe City Council Recognizes Graduates of First Citizens Academy

The South Lake Tahoe Citizens Academy was launched in July 2012 to provide citizens an opportunity to increase their knowledge about the workings of local government and to become more involved in the shaping and development of their community. Nineteen residents participated in six sessions conducted over a 12 week period.

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