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COMMUNITY RESOURCES COUNCIL

Vision:

A catalyst to promote community action.

Mission:

To serve the Topeka and Shawnee County community as a whole through advocacy, collaboration and leadership.

 

 

Join Us

Guide to Planning & Security Series

Topeka/Shawnee County Library

7 p.m.

Jan. 7 - Options for Paying and Filing Taxes

Understanding and mastering your taxes can be a daunting task, probably right behind "public speaking" as one of the most feared things in the world!  But what if you genuinely cannot figure out your taxes, or are unable to pay them?  There's hope.  Listen to an informed tax expert walk you through the options available for handling such situations.

Candidate's School

Presented by WIBW-TV, Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce, Topeka/Shawnee County Public Library, League of Women Voters and Community Resources Council

Topeka/Shawnee County Public Library

2 - 5 p.m.

Registration required

Saturday, Jan. 17 - So You're Thinking About Filing For City Or School Board Elections!

Learn the ethics involved with being a candidate, how to file (if you haven't already), how to work with the media and listen as former city council and/or school board members discuss what is pulbic service and fund raising.

Saturday, Feb. 7 - Now You're A Candidate!

Learn the nuts and bolts of an open meeting, Roberts Rules of Order, Consensus Building, the Visioning Process and What is a City Manager form of government and how do I fit in?  or What is the role of a school board member.