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.

Spring 2025 Cohort Coming Soon

Dates for the Spring 2025 cohort of the Civic Leadership Academy will be released soon. Please follow this page above to keep up to date about applications, session dates, and more!

Program Details

  • Duration

    Eleven sessions, usually 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.

Past Schedule of Sessions

Past Civic Leadership Academy cohorts covered the topics listed below. West Hollywood provides a broad array of programs and services to its constituents. The Civic Leadership Academy is designed to offer an in-depth exploration of the who, what, and why behind essential City operations, offering vital context to community stakeholders. Sessions will feature workshops, roundtables, lectures, networking opportunities, tours, and Q&A segments. Refreshments will be provided. Session topics are subject to change from what is shown below.

Session 1

Orientation & Community Background

Session 2

Communications

Spring 2025 Applications Open Soon!

Contact Us

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

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