On Nov. 3, 17 citizens graduated from the 10-week citizens college known as Cary 101. To accommodate different comfort levels and mitigate the risks of COVID-19, participants had the option of joining each of this year’s sessions virtually or in person. After covering local government basics in the Civics 101 session, the remaining content focused on Cary’s operations, projects, programs, and services. Before graduating, students heard from Council regarding additional opportunities to volunteer in the community. Participants appreciated this opportunity to meet staff, check out different facilities, and learn more about their local government.

Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, Council member Lori Bush, and staff hosted Rep. Deborah Ross on Nov. 12 at the Cary Arts Center. Ross received presentations regarding downtown initiatives and took a tour of the Downtown Cary Park. In honor of Cary’s 150th anniversary, she presented the Town with a U.S. flag that had flown over the Capitol.

On Oct. 11, Cary hosted a new-member orientation as part of the onboarding process for the 17 new members of Council-appointed advisory boards. New members heard from staff on a variety of topics, including the OneCary culture, “Leadership on the Line,” the Imagine Cary Community Plan, policies relating to board member work, public records, meeting information, and more.