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Leadership Melissa

Leadership Melissa is the City of Melissa’s official civic academy, a hands-on, nine-week program that invites residents to explore how the City operates from the inside out. Through engaging sessions, behind-the-scenes tours, and real-world discussions, participants gain a better understanding of City services, decision-making, and what it really takes to keep Melissa moving.

Program Details

Schedule: Wednesdays, 6:00–8:00 PM (Dinner provided at 5:30 PM)

Duration: October 8 – December 10, 2025

Location: Varies by topic – sessions held across City departments

Cost: Free to accepted applicants

Who Should Apply?

This program is designed for Melissa residents who:

  • Want to understand how the City of Melissa operates
  • Are active in the community or curious about civic involvement
  • Have a passion for helping friends and neighbors stay informed
  • Are ready to turn interest into impact

Participants must be:

  • 18 years or older
  • A current resident of the City of Melissa
  • Able to commit to attending all 9 sessions

What You'll Learn

This isn’t just lectures—Leadership Melissa is interactive, engaging, and designed to give you stories and skills you’ll take back to your own corner of Melissa.

Topics include:

  • How your City government is structured
  • City budgeting and financial decision-making
  • Public safety: police, fire, dispatch, and emergency planning
  • Infrastructure, water, and public works
  • Land use, development, and growth strategy
  • Behind-the-scenes tours of local facilities
  • City myth-busting and how to be an advocate for facts

Become a Voice in the Community

Whether you’re asked, “Why don’t we have a Trader Joe’s yet?” or “What does the City do with my taxes?”—Leadership Melissa will help you answer with confidence.

Graduates of this program become trusted voices in the community, equipped with real facts, stronger relationships with City staff, and a better understanding of how Melissa grows and serves.

You’ll walk away with:

  • A certificate of completion
  • Resources to help explain city operations to others
  • Priority consideration for future civic engagement opportunities
  • Sense of pride in your community and local Government
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