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The Citizen's Academy is a ten week interactive program that teaches residents how city government is run. Each class is taught by staff from each of the City's departments and culminates with a mock commission meeting. There is no charge to join the Academy.

Goals:

Develop civic "ambassadors" within Coconut Creek neighborhoods who can become trusted and reliable sources of information for their neighbors
Develop a diverse group of citizens, who can offer "ex-officio" advice and feedback on current projects, initiatives, or events
Build a civic leadership network that increases participation in local affairs

Graduates will become part of an information network that will progressively grow. Ideally, some of these graduates will go on to run for elected office or sit on appointed boards.

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2023 Class XIX Schedule

Session	Date / Time	Location
Session I Welcome, Vision 2030, Unity In Our Community, and City Finances	Tuesday, February 21 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM	Commission Chambers
Session II Sustainable Development: Planning, Permitting, and Code Compliance	Tuesday, February 28 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM	Commission Chambers
Session lll Human Resources, Information Technology, and Community Relations	Tuesday, March 7 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM	Commission Chambers
Session IV Fire Rescue: Station, Equipment, and City Coverage	Tuesday, March 14 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM	Fire Station 50
No class on March 21^st due to Spring Break.
Session V Public Works: City Maintenance, Recycling, and Transportation	Tuesday, March 28 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM	Commission Chambers / Outdoors
Session VI Police: Community Services, Safety, S.W.A.T. and K9 Team	Tuesday, April 4 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM	Police Training Room / Outdoors
Session VII Utilities & Engineering: City Infrastructure, Water/Sewer Management	Tuesday, April 11 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM	Commission Chambers / Outdoors
Session VIII Parks & Recreation: Parks, Green Spaces, Events, Activities, and Programs	Tuesday, April 18 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM	Commission Chambers / Bus Tour
Session IX City Clerk, City Attorney, and Mock Commission Meeting	Tuesday, April 25 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM	Commission Chambers

Graduates receive Certificates of Completion on Thursday, April 27, 2023 7:00 PM during the City Commission meeting.

Contact: Yvonne Lopez at 954-973-6722 or ylopez@coconutcreek.net

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