Kinston 101 is a 10 week citizen academy created to share information about city operations while increasing their capacity to participate in local government. Sessions include presentations from department heads as well as site visits to the fire station, wastewater treatment plant, parks facilities, and more! Participants will be selected based on the strength of their application, their potential for civic leadership, and the diversity of applicants.

Kinston 101 aims to:
-Inform citizens about city operations and opportunities for engagement
-Invest in a diverse body of citizens interested in future public service
-Identify further opportunities for transparency and effective communication by city departments
-Learn from citizens in Kinston 101

All applicants must:
-Attend Session 1 and 7 out of 10 sessions
-Attend a City Council meeting during the course of the program
**preference is given to residents of Kinston or the ETJ (extra-territorial jurisdiction)

Please call Community Development Planner Sarah Arney at 252-939-3271 with any questions