The Covington Mayor’s Academy is an eight-month educational program designed to educate, involve, and engage citizens in the work of the City of Covington’s government. It offers participants exposure to a wide variety of subjects and presenters, including local elected officials and other professional staff.
Time Commitment Each class will consist of approximately 60-120 minutes of programming. Class participants are required to attend a minimum of five of the sessions to ‘graduate’ from the program.
August 10, 2026 – 6 p.m.
September 14, 2026 – 6 p.m.
October 5, 2026 – 6 p.m.
November 16, 2026 – 6 p.m.
January 11, 2027 – 6 p.m.
February 8, 2027 – 6 p.m.
March 8, 2027 – 6 p.m.
April 12, 2027 – 6 p.m.
Eligibility & Applications
Applicants must reside within the City of Covington or be employed by a company or organization located in the city. Applications for the 2026-2027 class will be accepted between April 13th and June 1st. Interested individuals can apply online here.
Physical Activity Participation in certain components of the Covington Mayor’s Academy may involve moderate to strenuous physical activity, including but not limited to walking tours, site visits, and hands-on service projects which may include lifting up to 25 pounds. Individuals should be prepared for varying levels of physical engagement and are encouraged to assess their own abilities prior to participation. Reasonable accommodations may be available upon request to ensure all participants are able to engage meaningfully in the program.