The City of Nacogdoches will be hosting NAC 101 Spring 2017, a unique opportunity to learn about the ins and outs of city operations. Citizens enrolled in the program will become more familiar with various City departments, volunteerism, the City Council, City Manager, the city budget as well as many other topics.
“If citizens are well informed about the process of governance in Nacogdoches and willing to get involved they become a part of the solution to the challenges our city faces,” says Mayor Roger Van Horn.
Sessions will cover how to become more involved in the city government whether it is through volunteerism or becoming a member of one of the city boards such as the Planning and Zoning Commission or the Historic Landmark Preservation Committee. This program is also your opportunity as a citizen to get an all access pass behind the scenes of city government with presentations from hardworking city employees like City Manager Jim Jeffers, Historic Sites Manager Jessica Sowell, Polic Chief Jim Sevey and many more from almost every city department.
The Nac 101 classes will be held every 2nd and 4th Monday beginning at 5:30 p.m. on January 12, 2017. Classes are free and are open to all citizens over the age of 18. Each class will highlight different departments and will allow you to gain a more in depth understanding of how your city operates on a day-to-day basis. Understanding how your city operates not only makes you a better ambassador for Nacogdoches, it can also give you a peace of mind and reassurance that you are in good hands when it comes to city services.
Applications are currently available at the Recreation Center or on the City of Nacogdoches website. The applications must be e-mailed to Brian W. Bray at brayb@ci.nacogdoches.tx.us or turned in to the Recreation Center by January 3, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
