Just a reminder! Local Government Academy’s 2015 Contemplating Governing program, which is open to potential and declared candidates for this year’s local government election, starts April 1.

On Feb. 18, LGA held a webinar, “Tackling Candidate Red Tape,” which is archived and ready for viewing by all Contemplating Governing participants.

Three in-person sessions are being held at 6 p.m., April 1, 7 and 15, at the Green Tree Municipal Center, and will cover the following topics:

• April 1 — This session covers additional filing requirements, financial reporting and the election.
• April 7 — The second in-person session focuses on local government structure, powers and taxation.
• April 15 — This session is a discussion of campaign ethics and civility.

Upon a successful election, your $45 registration fee for Contemplating Governing will be applied to the registration fee for the Newly Elected Officials Course, being offered in November.

For more information and to register, please go to Contemplating Governing.