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Civics 101 

Get Ready for the 2027 Civics 101 - our signature mini-series about Local and State government!


Never before has it been so important to be informed about local government and to understand how it works in North Carolina.

This multi-part series is designed to help you understand how our local government works, how it overlaps with our state government, and how we, as residents, can become better informed and, perhaps, even inspire some of us to run for office.  Click on the Waitlist icon to add your name to receive special, advanced registration information.

Session Date Time
1.Board of Elections 2/03/2027 6:00 - 8:30 PM
2.City Government 2/10/2027 6:00 - 8:30 PM
3.CMS/Board of Education 2/17/2027 6:00 - 8:30 PM
4.State of North Carolina 2/24/2027 6:00 - 8:30 PM
5.County Courts 3/03/2027 6:00 - 8:30 PM
6.Charlotte Mecklenburg County 3/10/2027 6:00 - 8:30 PM
7.News Media 3/17/2027 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Registration for the full series is $60, payable at the time of registration.

All sessions will be in person at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 E. 4th Street, Room CH-14, Charlotte, NC 28202. 

Free parking at the Government Center should be available for the sessions.  More details will be provided prior to the first session.
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2026 Civics 101 Volunteers

Are you a member of LWVCM and are interested in volunteering for the Civics 101 program? Contact Team Leader: Stacey Jenkins secondvp@goleaguego.org 

What is Civics 101?


Since 1995, Civics 101 has been a source of comprehensive and concise insight into the structures and processes of local and state government across Mecklenburg County. The League of Women Voters of Charlotte Mecklenburg, in collaboration with local government and elected officials, designed this series to share insights on how local government works and how residents can effectively engage as a resident of our community. By the end of the program, you will:

 

• understand how local government works

• be able to identify which government departments to contact when you need help

• know where to direct your energy to inspire change

 

Civics 101 is a seven-week program which consists of a weekly Wednesday evening session covering aspects of local government. Details for our 2027 Civics 101 Registration will be available late December 2026 / early January 2027.


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