Each West Linn Leadership Academy meeting will be comprised of three key elements:
- Social time
- Keynote speaker
- West Linn-specific lesson
During the social time, WLLA participants will spend time as a cohort, getting to know each other and spending time together. Then, the keynote speaker will provide some leadership on the evening's topic from a broader perspective. Lastly, West Linn-specific information related to the evening's topic will be presented and discussed.
The below calendar will be updated as keynote speakers are finalized:
January:
Participants selected
February 8 - 6:00 - 9:00:
Serving With Pride: City History, Governance & Service Overview
Keynote Speaker: Representative Julie Parrish
Staff presentation: Chris Jordan, City Manager; Chris Kerr, Assistant City Manager
March 14 - 6:00 - 9:00:
Financial Matters: Municipal Finance & Economic Perspective
Keynote Speaker: Senator Richard Devlin
Staff presentation: Richard Seals, Chief Financial Officer
April 11 - 6:00 - 9:00:
West Linn Assets: Infrastructure & Planning
Keynote Speaker: Lynn Peterson, Sustainable Communities and Transportation Policy Advisor to Governor John Kitzhaber.
Staff presentation: Gene Green, Public Works Director; Jim Whynot, Water Supervisor; Zach Pelz, Sustainability Planner
May 9 - 6:00 - 9:00:
Community Foundation: West Linn Schools, Parks, & Library
Keynote Speaker: Superintendent Bill Rhoades
Staff presentation: Ken Worcester, Parks & Recreation Director; Diane Satchwell; West Linn Public Library Director
June 13:
Graduation
Special Guests: West Linn City Council