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With a presidential election and the Republican National Convention in Charlotte, national politics is poised to dominate the year’s news.
But it’s government closer to home that could have a bigger impact on your life.
That’s what Civics 101 is all about.
It’s a five-week program sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Registration is open for new classes that start Feb. 24.
The latest edition of the course starts with an introduction to city government. Other classes cover county courts, the school board and county government. The course ends March 24 with graduation and a class on the local media.
The cost is $60 and includes a catered graduation dinner.
Each class is taught by a veteran of local government. Past instructors have included former Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts.
Since its debut 24 years ago, hundreds of people have taken the course. Some, including Roberts and state Sen. Joyce Waddell, have gone on to public office.
Classes run from 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. To register, go to https://my.lwv.org/north-carolina/charlotte-mecklenburg/civics-101-program.
Here’s the schedule:
▪ Feb. 24: City government, at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center.
▪ March 3: State courts, at the Mecklenburg Courthouse.
▪ March 10: School board, at the Government Center.
▪ March 17: County government, at the Government Center.
▪ March 24: The media, at The Charlotte Observer.
