Citizens' Leadership Academy
Citizens’ Leadership Academy
Fall 2023 Session - CANCELED
Please check back in January for updated information
The Citizens’ Leadership Academy is a no cost, interactive civic education program open to Borough of Pottstown residents, property owners, and business owners interested in becoming better acquainted with the Borough’s operations, policies, and procedures. The 10 week Program has been developed to provide a glimpse of the inner workings of Municipal government, to develop civic leadership, and to build a stronger community through well-informed, engaged residents. Each session will feature presentations and discussion with Borough personnel, as well as tours of Borough facilities. Graduation from the program will be held during the Committee of the Whole meeting.
Class size is limited to 20 registered participants. All participants must adhere to the following criteria:
- Complete the full application
- 18 years of age or older
- Live or own a property or business within the Borough boundaries
- Commit to attending the entire 10 week program (barring a personal emergency)
- Submit to a background check conducted by the Pottstown Police Department
Schedule of Sessions
Tuesdays , 6:00 pm to approximately 8:00 pm - Check back in January for updated information!
Date | Topic | Presenter |
Program Overview & Borough Council | Kourtney High | |
Public Works | Kourtney High & Terry Jones | |
Water Treatment Plant | Brent Wagner | |
Wastewater Treatment Plant | Karen Owens | |
Fire Department | Chief Frank Hand | |
Police Department | PPD Special Operations & Community Response Units | |
Finance & Licensing & Inspections | JP Brophy & Charlie Weller | |
Parks & Recreation | Andie Graham | |
Transit & Airport | Kourtney High | |
Projects & Economic Development | Kourtney High & Peggy Lee Clark | |
Graduation | Kourtney High |
- Transportation provided by Pottstown Area Rapid Transit
- All sessions will leave from Borough Hall
- Sessions will include tours of various facilities; please wear comfortable, closed toed footwear