Missoula council women launch local government citizens’ academy

Education can improve understanding, and Missoula’s leaders want citizens to understand what is and isn’t possible, especially with a strained city budget.

That’s why two City Council members are inviting residents to apply to attend Missoula’s first Local Government Citizens’ Academy, which starts in January.

While many people learned a little about local government in high school, this program will be a government-class refresher and then some.

By Laura Lundquist

https://www.missoulacurrent.com/government/2018/11/missoula-government-citizens-academy/