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Odessa Launches Citizens UniverCity | Odessa News
Odessa’s new Citizens UniverCity program is a bold seven-week crash course in local government, giving 25 residents behind-the-scenes access to how city services like police, fire, water, and sanitation actually run. Designed to fix a growing civic knowledge gap — where everyday voters miss the nuts and bolts of local governance — the initiative lets participants meet officials, explore city operations, and understand how their tax dollars are spent. With low turnout in off-year elections, this hands-on learning aims to boost engagement and empower residents. Applications close August 28…
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