The 2017 Fall Citizens Academy Graduation Event was held at the Historic Courthouse Museum in Inverness on Thursday, November 30. In attendance was County Administrator Randy Oliver, who congratulated the participants and thanked them for spending time learning more about local government. Graduates recognized at the event were: James Bell, Susan Bell, Rita Bosse, Bill Buesching, Bonnie Buesching, Stephanie Clamer, Mary Fenton, Clara Gettman, Doris Gratopp, Irene Grbich, Sean Hennebery, Lezlie Hughes, Lynn Mazzie, Karen Pyrtek, Pat Scully, Don Smith, Sally Smith, and Bret Touchton.

The Citrus County Citizens’ Academy is an interactive program that focuses on educating citizens about the County’s governmental operations. Elected officials, Constitutional Officers, Department Directors and county staff host unique and informative sessions designed to give a hands-on inside look into county government operations. Participants learn about our local government, the community in which we live, and at the end of the twelve sessions, have made new friends, and most of all gained knowledge to be great ambassadors within our community.

For more information on the Citizens’ Academy program or to register for the spring 2018 session please contact Doug Wright at: douglas.wright@citrusbocc.com.