Hopkinsville’s fifth City Diplomat Program is accepting applications from adults who live in Christian County or own a local business, Mayor James R. Knight Jr.’s office announced.
“Becoming a City Diplomat will afford citizens the opportunity to learn how to make municipal government work for them, gain knowledge of local municipal government, and have the opportunity to support their community through service, promotion, and volunteerism,” states a press release from the office.
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Diplomats will meet once a month March through August for classroom sessions, demonstrations and hands-on activities.
“We are excited to continue offering citizens the opportunity to learn about the City of Hopkinsville and how local government works. We hope this program provides citizens a better understanding of how to get things done in our community,” Knight said in the release.
The diplomats will meet at 6 p.m. on March 1, April 12, May 3, June 7 and Aug. 2.
The deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17. Applicants who are accepted will be notified by Feb. 20. Those not accepted will be put on a waiting list for a future session.
The application materials are available online. Applications may be submitted by email to brittany.byrum@h-ky.us or they may be hand-delivered to Deputy City Clerk Brittany Byrum at the Hopkinsville Municipal Center, 715 S. Virginia St.
