Candidate Academy: Macon County Academy for Political Leadership

Description

The Macon County Academy of Political Leadership (Candidate Academy) is a Macon County focused, strictly non-partisan program to improve the practice of democracy and prepare citizens to be effective leaders exchanging ideas in a politically, culturally, and philosophically diverse environment.

The non-partisan Candidate Academy identifies, encourages, and prepares citizens who are interested in public service or thinking about running for elected office, as well as political volunteers and those who simply want to understand the election process.  This is a unique non-partisan initiative designed to equip and strengthen the next generation of elected leaders. It is not a forum for debate of political issues.

Participants may range from promising young professionals to outstanding organizational, civic and grass-roots community leaders who are considering elected public office.  The public is welcome. Advanced registration is required.

Panel discussion topics include:

• Why run for political office?
• Emotional and social capital
• Legal compliance and timeline for filing
• Organizing and financing a campaign
• Developing your strategy
• How electable are you?
• Understanding your opponents
• Getting your message out
• Media: friend or foe?
• Questions & Answers

• Candidate Academy Overview
• Ready or Not - Candidate Questionnaire