KLA Cadets Get Overview Of Local Government

March 14, 2024 at 8:58 p.m.
Kosciusko Leadership Academy recently learned about city and county government. Pictured (L to R) are KLA cadet Chris Plack, sponsored by Cardinal Services; KLA cadet Joseph Sobek, sponsored by Kosciusko County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office; KLA cadet Mikie Crate, self-sponsored; Joni Truex, county council at-large member; Warsaw Mayor Jeff Grose; and Scott Clay, campaign organizer. Photo Provided.
Kosciusko Leadership Academy recently learned about city and county government. Pictured (L to R) are KLA cadet Chris Plack, sponsored by Cardinal Services; KLA cadet Joseph Sobek, sponsored by Kosciusko County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office; KLA cadet Mikie Crate, self-sponsored; Joni Truex, county council at-large member; Warsaw Mayor Jeff Grose; and Scott Clay, campaign organizer. Photo Provided.

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On March 5, Kosciusko Leadership Academy (KLA) cadets heard from Warsaw Mayor Jeff Grose, Kosciusko County Councilwoman Joni Truex and campaign organizer Scott Clay.
Jim Swanson, CEO of Kosciusko YMCA, hosted the KLA cadets.
Presenting on behalf of the city of Warsaw, Grose explained his top priorities for the city through earning citizen trust and encouraging civic engagement, supporting private sector investment and growth, strengthening intergovernmental relations, infrastructure and transportation improvements, exceptional police and fire departments and a commitment to limited government while also promoting good government. He also discussed with the cadets the importance of making the community more appealing to attract new residents. He is also looking for board and commission members to learn about and serve the community, according to a news release from KLA.
The second speaker of the morning was Truex. She discussed with the cadets the different roles and responsibilities of Kosciusko County government commissioners, councils and departments. She discussed the current state of affairs in the county and what seats will be open in the upcoming local election.
County commissioners meet at 9 a.m. every other Tuesday. The County Council meets at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month. Anyone can watch these live on kc.gov.
Clay presented his life in public service and how he became a campaign organizer. He discussed the role of a state representative and the different committees that he serves on. Scott also explained how to run for office based on his own experience and the advice he gives candidates he works with.
First you must decide what you want to run for, fill out paperwork, knock on doors, create marketing literature and reach out to voters to let them know why you’re running and what you want to do. He is also willing to help anyone who wants to run for office in the future.
The next KLA session will be on March 19 and will cover entrepreneurship across sectors in Kosciusko County at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College.
The Kosciusko Leadership Academy is in its 42nd year of service to the county. As an independent 5013(c) organization, KLA conducts biweekly morning sessions around the county to expose leaders to a wide variety of local topics and experts. The annual whitepaper projects have yielded many benefits to the citizens of Kosciusko County, the release states.
For more information, visit www.kocsciuskoleadership.org.


On March 5, Kosciusko Leadership Academy (KLA) cadets heard from Warsaw Mayor Jeff Grose, Kosciusko County Councilwoman Joni Truex and campaign organizer Scott Clay.
Jim Swanson, CEO of Kosciusko YMCA, hosted the KLA cadets.
Presenting on behalf of the city of Warsaw, Grose explained his top priorities for the city through earning citizen trust and encouraging civic engagement, supporting private sector investment and growth, strengthening intergovernmental relations, infrastructure and transportation improvements, exceptional police and fire departments and a commitment to limited government while also promoting good government. He also discussed with the cadets the importance of making the community more appealing to attract new residents. He is also looking for board and commission members to learn about and serve the community, according to a news release from KLA.
The second speaker of the morning was Truex. She discussed with the cadets the different roles and responsibilities of Kosciusko County government commissioners, councils and departments. She discussed the current state of affairs in the county and what seats will be open in the upcoming local election.
County commissioners meet at 9 a.m. every other Tuesday. The County Council meets at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month. Anyone can watch these live on kc.gov.
Clay presented his life in public service and how he became a campaign organizer. He discussed the role of a state representative and the different committees that he serves on. Scott also explained how to run for office based on his own experience and the advice he gives candidates he works with.
First you must decide what you want to run for, fill out paperwork, knock on doors, create marketing literature and reach out to voters to let them know why you’re running and what you want to do. He is also willing to help anyone who wants to run for office in the future.
The next KLA session will be on March 19 and will cover entrepreneurship across sectors in Kosciusko County at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College.
The Kosciusko Leadership Academy is in its 42nd year of service to the county. As an independent 5013(c) organization, KLA conducts biweekly morning sessions around the county to expose leaders to a wide variety of local topics and experts. The annual whitepaper projects have yielded many benefits to the citizens of Kosciusko County, the release states.
For more information, visit www.kocsciuskoleadership.org.


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