By Mike Williams
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Aspiring community leaders in Brownsburg have a unique opportunity to get on the inside track of town operations and governance through the Leadership Brownsburg Academy. The town council has thrown open the gates for applications to its 2026 session of this comprehensive, behind-the-scenes program, aimed at residents and business owners keen on playing a pivotal, more informed role in their community.
In a statement secured by the Town of Brownsburg’s official website, Town Council President Travis Tschaenn expressed that the academy offers “residents a behind-the-scenes look at how the Town of Brownsburg operates and helps them develop specialized knowledge about our departments and programs.” This initiative is set to chart a course for more effective local advocacy with a practical slant on learning, drawing participants into the nitty-gritty of municipal workings.
The academy’s curriculum spans eight monthly sessions, each delving into different facets of the town’s operations, from leadership development to government fundamentals. Commitment to at least six of these sessions is expected from participants, aside from the graduation ceremony slated for October. Prospective leaders can look forward to interactive sessions featuring tours and department head presentations designed to unravel, the complex inner workings of local government.
A former participant showered the program with praise, stating, “Leadership Brownsburg Academy has truly given me a better understanding of all the departments, roles, and work that are part of a successful local government,” an endorsement highlighting the academy’s impact on fostering savvy, well-informed community stewards.
The rally for the next generation of community leaders is now. Brownsburg residents and local business owners eager to enhance their civic leadership abilities can find the application details on the Town of Brownsburg’s website. Applications are accepted until January 9, with accepted applicants to be notified by January 19, ensuring that they can mark their calendars for the adventure ahead in nurturing their leadership skills and commencing their journeys to effectuate tangible civic impact in Brownsburg.
