The Junior Commissioner program is open to any Knox County high school junior or senior at public, private or home schools. (Courtesy: Knox County)

Knox County Junior Commissioner Program Enters Second Year, Applications Open

Posted on December 5, 2023

*The Junior Commissioner program is open to any Knox County high school junior or senior at public, private or home schools. (Courtesy: Knox County)*

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Junior Commissioner program is entering its second year, and the application portal is now open.

The Junior Commissioner program is open to any Knox County high school junior or senior at public, private or home schools. Each commissioner chooses a student from the application pool to attend work sessions, commission and zoning meetings, field trips and more, giving students a hands-on look into local government.

Applications are due by Wednesday, December 20. The junior commissioners will be announced the week of January 8.

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