Fairbanks Borough's Citizen Engagement Academy: A Success

The Fairbanks North Star Boroughs inaugural Citizen Engagement Academy concluded, teaching participants about local government and encouraging community involvement. The eight-week program, held every Wednesday evening, saw up to twenty-five attendees aged sixteen and older. Topics covered included tax collection, community planning, and budgeting. The academy was a wild success, inspiring participants to join borough boards and commissions. The borough plans to continue offering the academy annually, possibly adding a youth academy for high school students. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.