The 2017 Spring Citizens Academy Graduation Event was held in the Board of County Commissioners Chambers at the Citrus County Courthouse on Thursday, May 18.

In attendance were Commissioner Ron Kitchen and County Administrator Randy Oliver, who both congratulated the participants and thanked them for spending time learning more about local government.

Graduates recognized at the event were: Larry Brincefield, Ruth Brincefield, Curt Fennema, Judy Fennema, Mary Ford, Chaya Gil, Beverly Harris, John Kohan, Sue LaPorte, Diane Nally, Susan Neitzel, Duane Ready, Janice Ready, Madelyn Robinson, Michael Schulman, Darlene Spencer, Cindy Stetz, Bill Weaver, Judy Weaver and Marilyn Winograd.

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 fall 2017 session please contact Doug Wright at: douglas.wright@citrusbocc.com.