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Councilwoman Lauree Aragona recently finished the League of California Cities continuing education program for elected officials. She completed the Elected Officials Leadership Academy in 18 months instead of the usual two to three years. “It depends on how aggressive someone wants to be with the program,” said Erin Maurie, spokeswoman with the League of California Cities. Aragona was among 10 officials who have graduated from the program this year.
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