[Press Release] : City invites applicants for the 2010 Neighborhood Leadership Program

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 29, 2009

CONTACT: Leigh Britt
Neighborhood Services Manager
(573) 874-7504

City invites applicants for the 2010 Neighborhood Leadership
Program	
							
	(COLUMBIA, MO) - The city of Columbia invites residents to apply
for the 2010 Neighborhood Leadership Program. The program is designed to
help those who serve in leadership roles in their neighborhoods, or have
an interest in becoming active, learn more about local government and
gain ideas to make their neighborhoods stronger. 
	The Neighborhood Leadership Program includes eight sessions
scheduled for Tuesday evenings from Jan. 19 to April 20. Sessions topics
include an overview of local government, public safety, code
enforcement, the planning and development process, and ideas to
strengthen neighborhoods. Participants will get new ideas for their
neighborhoods and network with others in the community who face similar
challenges. The content of the series should be helpful to those with
years of experience as well as those just getting started in
neighborhood efforts. 
	“Our goal is for participants to leave the program with more
knowledge on how to connect with municipal government and be energized
about working in their neighborhood,” said Leigh Britt, manager of the
city’s Office of Neighborhood Services. 
	Applications will be accepted through Dec. 1. Twenty-five
applicants will be selected to participate and notified of their
acceptance by Jan. 1. Those interested can apply online at
www.GoColumbiaMo.com. There is a $25 registration fee for those
accepted into the 2010 class; scholarships are available. To learn more
and to register, call the Office of Neighborhood Services at 874-7504. 

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