City of Hillsboro, OR

08/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/17/2026 18:44

Deadline Extended! Apply to Join the 2026 Civic Leadership Academy by August 30

Do you love Hillsboro and care about your community?

Are you interested in giving back and building leadership skills?

Apply to join Hillsboro's 2026 Civic Leadership Academy

We've extended our application deadline!
Apply by Sunday, August 30!

The 2026 Civic Leadership Academy will take place this fall and focus on how the City can promote and expand cultural exchange within the community.

The Academy is an opportunity for Hillsboro residents from all neighborhoods and backgrounds to:

  • Create community connections
  • Research a topic of community importance
  • Share perspectives & hear new ideas
  • Make recommendations to Hillsboro City Council

Members will participate in six Wednesday evening workshops from September 9 through October 14 and present their recommendations to City Council on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Please note the updated presentation date.

People of all personal and professional backgrounds and people from historically underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. Priority is given to candidates who are new to civic leadership.

Visit our Civic Leadership Academy webpage for the full dates and details and to read about past projects & recommendations.

Do you love Hillsboro and care about your community?

Are you interested in giving back and building leadership skills?

Apply to join Hillsboro's 2026 Civic Leadership Academy

We've extended our application deadline!
Apply by Sunday, August 30!

The 2026 Civic Leadership Academy will take place this fall and focus on how the City can promote and expand cultural exchange within the community.

The Academy is an opportunity for Hillsboro residents from all neighborhoods and backgrounds to:

  • Create community connections
  • Research a topic of community importance
  • Share perspectives & hear new ideas
  • Make recommendations to Hillsboro City Council

Members will participate in six Wednesday evening workshops from September 9 through October 14 and present their recommendations to City Council on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Please note the updated presentation date.

People of all personal and professional backgrounds and people from historically underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. Priority is given to candidates who are new to civic leadership.

Visit our Civic Leadership Academy webpage for the full dates and details and to read about past projects & recommendations.

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