Learn How to Get Involved in Local Government
Local journalists and politicians will teach you how to get involved in your neighborhood association, school board and city council, run for local office and stay informed.
Youths in grade 6 through adults are invoted to join them from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, in the Midtown Carnegie Branch upstairs meeting room.
A virtual format is being offered because the elevator to the second floor is out of service. To attend virtually, visit thelibrary.org/programs; a link will be shared with registered participants.
10-10:35 a.m. Get Involved and Stay Informed
Amos Bridges, Editor, Springfield News-Leader
Rance Burger, Springfield Daily Citizen Local Government Reporter
10:40-11:15 a.m. City Council
Monica Horton, Springfield City Council Zone 1 Representative
Matt Simpson, Springfield City Council Zone 4 Representative
11:20-11:55 a.m. School Board
Brandi Van Antwerp, Springfield Public Schools Board candidate 2021
Noon-12:35 p.m. Neighborhood Association
Eric Pauly, Phelps Grove Neighborhood Association President 2016-2022
Alana Owen, Senior Planner, City of Springfield Planning & Neighborhoods Office
Rachel Tripp, Community Development Specialist, Caring Communities - Community & Neighborhood Development Division, Community Partnership of the Ozarks
12:40-1:15 p.m. County and City Clerk
Anita Cotter, Springfield City Clerk
Shane Schoeller, Greene County Clerk
1:20-1:55 p.m. Courts
Judge Jeffrey Bates, Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District
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