Webinar offered for potential candidates
Those who have considered running for an open seat on a local school board or borough council may benefit from a webinar being offered to prospective candidates.
The “Toss Your Hat in the Ring” webinar, organized by Penn State Extension, will provide an overview of the responsibilities of local government officials and give instructions on how to run for office. It will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday.
While the webinar won’t offer campaign tips or strategies, it will provide information on filing a petition, reporting campaign expenses and understanding the duties that come with public service.
“The people who run our local governments are our friends and neighbors – people just like us,” Judy Chambers, a Penn State Extension educator, said in a news release. “You don’t need special training or experience to serve your township, borough or school district. If you’re interested in serving, care about your community and are willing to learn on the job, we’d like to encourage you to toss your hat in the ring.”
The fee for the webinar is $25 per person. To register, call Chambers at 717-334-6271 or visit www.extension.psu.edu/community/ecd and click on “services, courses and workshops” on the left sidebar.