Overview

The WeHo Civic Leadership Academy is a unique multi-session program that provides community members with an in-depth understanding of how their municipal government operates and delivers services while empowering them to advance community priorities and shape the future of local governance. Each week, attendees will interact with leaders within the WeHo government and our community service partners, while working closely with and learning from like-minded peers.

Purpose

Responding to a strong community desire for more insight into City operations and civic processes, the City Council directed the creation of the Civic Leadership Academy. This initiative is built upon open discussions and knowledge-sharing to empower an informed, involved, and engaged community.

Program Details

  • Duration

    Eleven sessions, held Wednesdays from 6 PM to 8 PM, with an additional Saturday morning 'field trip.'

  • Participants

    All interested community members are encouraged to apply. Participants may be residents, employees, appointed officials, City staff, or other community members.

    Each cohort will host approximately 25 participants.

  • Completion

    Attendees who participate in at least eight of the sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion, acknowledging their dedication to civic involvement in West Hollywood.

Fall 2025 Cohort Coming Soon!

The Fall 2025 Civic Leadership Academy cohort is expected to run from September to November 2025 over an 11 Session period. Please stay tuned as more information becomes available. Interested applicants are invited to apply to the Fall series of the Academy below!

Interested in the Fall 2025 Cohort?

Contact Us

Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:

Contact Information
Phone (323) 848-6460
Email academy@weho.org