(Jonesborough, Tenn.) — Washington County will hold their third annual Washington County 101 program this fall. The County is now accepting online applications through August 14 for the adult educational program designed to enhance citizen awareness and understanding of government’s role in the community. This four-week, interactive, program takes place Tuesday evenings September 23rd through October 14th. It will provide participants with a working knowledge of county government. Hands-on activities, tours, presentations, and question-and-answer sessions are all part of the program.
“Past programs have received excellent reviews so the commission has decided to bring it back as a way to inform citizens of how their county operates,” said Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy. “This will be a great opportunity for citizens to learn more about their county government and to interact with their elected officials,” he said.
Grandy said that the program includes an overview of county government, justice center, county election office, county health department and sheriff’s office.
“Ideally, we would like to see a participant from each of the 15 districts in order to get representation from the entire county,” said Commission Chair Greg Matherly. “This will be a wonderful opportunity to showcase some of the many services our county provides.”
Classes will meet at various locations throughout Washington County from 5:30—8:00 p.m. on four consecutive Tuesdays beginning September 23rd through October 14th. Class participants will “graduate” at the October 27th County Commission meeting.
Participants should be willing to attend all four classes. Class size is limited to 20 people, and registration will be first-come, first-served basis. All participants must be 18 years of age or older and residents of Washington County. All applicants will undergo a background check from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. CLICK HERE to download the application.
For additional questions please contact Sherry Greene, Executive Assistant to the County Mayor,423-913-8521, sgreene@washingtoncountytn.org.