Norristown Citizens’ Leadership Academy Returns

NORRISTOWN, PA — One of the most unique opportunities for Norristown residents to engage with local government and leadership is returning.

The Citizens’ Leadership Academy, an eight week course that gives residents a chance to learn about the municipality's major decisions from behind the scenes, begins on Feb. 15.

"Ahead of the municipal elections this year — which asks voters to elect their local leaders — the CLA will help inform residents about local government functions, and how elected officials and municipal staff work to support the municipality," organizers shared in a program description. "Each week will have a group project to give a hands-on experience as to what municipal staff work on daily."

A different area of government is focused on each week, ranging from finance and public works to zoning and emergency services.

Leaders from within Montgomery County government and Norristown Area School District will also help instruct the program.

Dates for the program are Feb. 15 and 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and April 5.

The program has been ongoing since 2014, with more than 100 local residents participating.

Details on the program are available online here.