Congratulations
to the Concord 101 Class of 2016
PHOTO: CITY OF CONCORD/ L.J. WESLOWSKI
Citizens complete 15th Concord 101 program The Concord 101 class of 2016 was recognized with a graduation ceremony on November 22. This year’s class included 29 active participants, who were thanked at the ceremony by Mayor Scott Padgett for their involvement in the program. Concord 101 is designed to inform citizens about their local government. Participants met on Tuesday nights and learned about what it takes to run City services such as solid waste and recycling, public utilities, police, fire, parks and recreation, and more. The course also included special sessions about Concord’s history, economic development, and the redevelopment of Downtown Concord. The free 14-week course began in August. The class was first offered in 2002, and alumni represent a cross-section of the community. Some are now serving in leadership roles in their neighborhoods or on City boards and commissions. Council Members Jennifer
2017 Citizen Public Safety Academy
Parsley and John Sweat are both graduates of the program. 2016 participants were: Ronnie Barus, Jane Black, Tom Black, Bonnie Breese, Charles Breese, Jenny Eury, Gigi Wasiak, Judy Graeber, Kimberly Greer, Betty Hathaway, Woodrow Hathaway Jr, Theresa Isibor, Ian Mcbrayer, Darek McCullers, Celina Morgan, Asia Noble, Jeffrey Palm, Jessica Patton, JT Patton, Aurrita Payne, Justin Phillips, Leigh Ann Phillips, Mark Reiff, Pamela Skillman, Earline Ward, Buck Wicklud, Robert Wilson, George Wood, and Stephanie Wood At the ceremony, City Manager Brian Hiatt encouraged the graduates to take an active role in the community. He also welcomed continuing feedback on City services and programs. The next class will begin in fall of 2017, with applications available in May. Learn more about Concord 101 at concordnc.gov.
Did you know... Did you know the 2017 Citizen Public Safety Academy begins January 31? The academy provides citizens an opportunity to learn about Concord’s Police, Fire and Life Safety, Communications, and Emergency Management functions. There is no cost to participate. Visit concordnc.gov to find out more and apply by January 24.
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