JCKS Citizens' Institute

The JCKS Citizens Institute is an opportunity for Junction City residents to get more involved in city government. The goals of the Institute are–

• To improve citizens’ understanding of local government
• To encourage citizen participation in local government
• To encourage civil discourse and dialogue
• To develop a pool of knowledgeable individuals for future membership on city boards

We hope to help citizens become better acquainted with city programs and services and how the city staff and elected officials perform their functions. And we hope it will encourage citizens to get more involved with their government–at all levels.

The Institute is held twice each year, the spring session beginning in February and the fall session in September. The eight sessions meet every two weeks and a Recognition Celebration brings the Institute to a close. Up to twelve Junction City residents will be participants. Two spaces will be reserved for local high school students.

Applications are now being accepted. They are available at Customer Service in the Municipal Building or may be downloaded from the Junction City website and returned to the City Manager’s Office.

For more information about the JCKS Citizens’ Institute, contact Carol Gould, 238-3103, or email carol.gould@jcks.com