City Council Night Class: Understanding and Influencing the City Budget

824 Elm Street,Cincinnati OH 45202

31 March, 2022

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Tired of seeing your priority go unfunded in the city's budget? Learn from civic experts about the city budget to understand AND influence Action Tank Academy presents City Council Night Class: Understanding and Influencing the City Budget! It is time to reclaim your civic power and advocate for your priorities in the city budget. Gain the insight you need from city hall insiders and experts Lauren O'Brien and Ryan Salzman with years of experience navigating cities' complex budgets. Sharpen your negotiating and leadership skills as artists Jasimine Bouldin and Caitlin McWethy lead you through the art of deal-making! Join us in person @ Black Coffee. Not only will your civic appetite be filled, but with pastries, coffee, tea, beer, and wine, you definitely don't want to miss this session. Speakers include: Lauren O'Brien, former Cincinnati City Hall staffer and current Newport, KY City Hall stafferRyan Salzman, Political Science Professor and Bellevue, KY City Council MemberJasimine Bouldin, Actor and Improv ArtistCaitlin McWethy, Actor and Improv ArtistBanner art by: Sharareh Khosravani City Council Night School will consist of monthly, 120 minute evening sessions that cover similar material as City Council School, but in standalone sessions. and will feature a variety of speakers, experts, and field practitioners, as well as one or more arts partners per session, including Jim Tarbell, Tina Gutierrez, Darnell Pierre Benjamin, Kevin Flynn, Jasmine Coaston, Josh Spring, Katie Vogel, Annette Wick, and more! “We were thrilled that so many Cincinnatians wanted to be a part of City Council School, and we are so excited to launch Night School so we can make training about how to engage with local government available to a broader group of people,” says Ioanna Paraskevopoulos, Action Tank’s Executive Director. Night School is free and open to the public, and will meet virtually on the third Thursdays of October-February. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis on Eventbrite. Schedule of sessions: October 15th, 2020: What Does City Hall Have To Do With Me? November 19th, 2020: City Hall, Can You Hear Me? December 17th, 2020: Speak Up, Get Results: Finding Your Public Voice January 21st, 2021: Taxpayer Dollars, Taxpayer Choices: The City Budget Process February 18th, 2021: Tell Us Your Story - Media Training & Storytelling Workshop