To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
From: Kristin Zagurski, Assistant Town Manager
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Presentation: Your Town Academy 2020 Graduating Class
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Executive Summary
The Your Town Academy program was offered to the community again this year. The eight-week class aims to “increase governmental transparency by increasing community awareness about Town operations.”
A class of 30 residents and business owners was recruited this summer. Classes kicked off Aug. 24, with accommodations for social distancing and other health-safety measures. Since then, the class has learned about all aspects of how the Town operates.
Tonight, we recognize our graduating students - some of whom are here in person, and some of whom are attending online:
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Wyn Barrett |
Matt Beeler |
Shannon Bostwick |
Richard Brust |
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Larry Callin |
James Campbell |
Lauren Cannady-Beeler |
Christy Heimbrock |
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Pamela Herre |
Kurt Huffman |
Marcy Jones |
Shaun Martin |
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Sheri Maxim |
Karen Mosel |
Donald Mosel |
Justin North |
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Lindsey Reynolds |
Katheryn Wille |
Chrissy Williams |
Joel Wood |
The class received surveys each week to provide feedback on the program. Again this year, their comments were overwhelmingly positive and provided the project team helpful guidance on making the program even better in the future. Following is a sampling of the participant feedback received:
“I am so proud of CRPD and the … positive culture they have created and (are) maintaining.
I feel so blessed to be protected and served by the police department. Castle Rock is truly lucky to have a team like CRPD.”
“I so enjoyed how personable the entire Fire Department Staff is. The Chief is so engaging and his staff were filled with so much experience and knowledge. I especially enjoyed the interactive-ness of the night. LOVED running that fire hose!”
“I appreciate all the team effort at Castle Rock Water to ensure our daily needs are met as well as our future needs. The process they go through and invest to ensure our renewable, safe water gets to our home is greatly appreciated.”
Staff plans to offer Your Town Academy again in 2021. Applications will again be solicited in summer for a class beginning in the fall. Updates will be posted at CRgov.com/YTA.