{"id":115484,"date":"2025-02-19T16:00:08","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T21:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=115484"},"modified":"2025-02-24T17:51:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T22:51:49","slug":"city-of-new-haven-announces-2025-citizens-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2025\/02\/19\/city-of-new-haven-announces-2025-citizens-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"City of New Haven announces 2025 Citizens Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tNew_Haven_banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1087\" height=\"700\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-113415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tNew_Haven_banner.jpg 1087w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tNew_Haven_banner-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tNew_Haven_banner-1024x659.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tNew_Haven_banner-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tNew_Haven_banner-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tNew_Haven_banner-696x448.jpg 696w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tNew_Haven_banner-1068x688.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tNew_Haven_banner-652x420.jpg 652w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1087px) 100vw, 1087px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The city of New Haven is announces their Citizens Academy.<\/p>\n<p>City of New Haven news release:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>City of New Haven Announces 2025 Citizens Academy: A Unique Opportunity to Engage with Local Government<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New Haven, Indiana (February 19, 2025) \u2013 The city of New Haven is excited to announce the Citizens Academy, an interactive and educational program that is intended to give the residents a behind the scenes look at local government operations. This six-session series will take place every Monday from April 7th through May 12th at 6:00 PM, offering participants the chance to engage with city leaders, department heads, and public service professionals.<\/p>\n<p>The application deadline is March 27th, 2025, and space is limited. Interested participants can apply in person at the New Haven Mayor\u2019s Office, 815 Lincoln Highway East, online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newhaven.in.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.newhaven.in.gov<\/a>, or by calling the Mayor\u2019s Office at (260) 748-7072.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor McMichael said, \u201cThe Citizens Academy brings together elected and appointed officials with academy participants in an informal setting where citizens will learn what local government does and how it works. In today\u2019s environment, this understanding of local government is critical to the community\u2019s future. Effective community leadership requires a sound understanding of how local government works. We encourage residents to get involved and participate in this educational series.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Citizens Academy Program Director, Deb-Anne Smith, said \u201cThis interactive forum is designed for citizens to learn first-hand how the City of New Haven is structured and managed. This program provides training needed for citizens to further their engagement with the city.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Program instructors include representatives from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New Haven Mayor\u2019s Office, Mayor\u2019s Youth Advisory Council<\/li>\n<li>New Haven Police &#038; Fire Departments<\/li>\n<li>Allen County Commissioners<\/li>\n<li>New Haven City Council<\/li>\n<li>Public Works, Engineering, and Code Enforcement<\/li>\n<li>Economic &#038; Community Development<\/li>\n<li>East Allen County Schools<\/li>\n<li>Fort Wayne Utilities and Other Local Agencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss this chance to learn, engage, and contribute to New Haven\u2019s future! For more information, contact Deb-Anne Smith at (260) 748-7072 or dsmith@newhaven.in.gov.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the City of New Haven<\/strong><br \/>\nNew Haven is a vibrant community of approximately 16,000 people in Eastern Allen County. New Haven prides itself as a community that serves. The McMichael administration is focused on making New Haven the best place to live, work, play, run a business or visit in Northeast Indiana. More information can be found at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newhaven.in.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">City\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions or non-emergency issue, please contact the City of New Haven at (260) 748-7000 or by email at info@newhaven.in.gov.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/20210204\/233740.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"New Haven Mayor Steven McMichael at the news conference announcing opposition to Mayor Tom Henry&#039;s proposed Allen County Supplemental Food and Beverage Tax increase. 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The photo was taken on February 4, 2021.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Bandidos owner Jimmie Shindler\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Bandidos owner Jimmie Shindler\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"10627\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/20210204\/thumbs\/thumbs_233831.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/20210204\/233715.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Included: Fort Wayne City Councilman Russ Jehl, Mad Anthony Brewing Company&#039;s owner Blaine Stuckey, Fort Wayne City Clerk Lana Keesling, Fort Wayne City Councilman Jason Arp, Bandidos owner Jimmie Shindler, and New Haven Mayor Steven McMichael. 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2021, by Friends of the Rivers and Fort Wayne City Utilities.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Clean Drains Fort Wayne\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Clean Drains Fort Wayne\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"11239\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/20210422\/thumbs\/thumbs_243276.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/20210422\/243476.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Friendly the Otter during the Clean Drains Fort Wayne news conference held on April 22, 2021, by Friends of the Rivers and Fort Wayne City Utilities.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='8dcd3c8821cbccb9fd61d550860c5ddb' data-image-id=\"11240\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/20210422\/243476.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/20210422\/thumbs\/thumbs_243476.jpg\" data-title=\"Friendly the Otter\" data-description=\"Friendly the Otter during the Clean Drains Fort Wayne news conference held on 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and Kumar Menon\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry, Friendly the Otter, Irene Walters, and Kumar Menon during the Clean Drains Fort Wayne news conference held on April 22, 2021, by Friends of the Rivers and Fort Wayne City Utilities.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Mayor Tom Henry, Friendly the Otter, Irene Walters, and Kumar Menon\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Mayor Tom Henry, Friendly the Otter, Irene Walters, and Kumar Menon\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"11242\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/20210422\/thumbs\/thumbs_243444.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/20210422\/243095.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Irene Walters, Friends of the Rivers, during the Clean Drains Fort Wayne news conference held on April 22, 2021, by Friends of the Rivers and Fort Wayne City Utilities.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='8dcd3c8821cbccb9fd61d550860c5ddb' data-image-id=\"11243\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/20210422\/243095.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/20210422\/thumbs\/thumbs_243095.jpg\" data-title=\"Irene Walters\" data-description=\"Irene Walters, Friends of the Rivers, during the Clean Drains Fort Wayne news conference held on April 22, 2021, by Friends of the Rivers and Fort Wayne City Utilities.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Irene Walters\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Irene Walters\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"11243\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/20210422\/thumbs\/thumbs_243095.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/20210422\/243520.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"A storm drain in Fort Wayne, Indiana, located on West Williams Street. 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