| 2008 CITIZENS ACADEMY |
2008 Lakeland Citzens Academy - Graduating Class |
| Congratulations to the 2008 Lakeland Citizen's Academy Graduating Class! |
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GOVERNMENTOLOGY 101 |
LAKELAND, FL (January 14, 2008) -- The City of Lakeland is offering the 7th Annual Citizens Academy to local residents starting February 27, 2008. The Citizens Academy is a free, hands-on, interactive public information program that allows citizens an insight into City services and the functions of City departments.
The Citizens Academy program will consist of six (6), two (2) hour evening sessions, with one session per month. The program will be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, beginning on February 27, 2008.
2008 Citizens Academy Sessions
February 27, 2008 – Governing the City, History & Finance
March 26, 2008– Lakeland Police Department
April 23, 2008 – Lakeland Fire Department
May 28, 2008 – Growth – Community Development & Public Works
June 25, 2008 – Electric and Water Utilities
July 23, 2008 – Parks & Recreation - Graduation
The purpose of the Citizens Academy is to familiarize citizens in the community with Lakeland’s City government. The program will include the function of City departments, explain the relationship between the City Commission and City Administration, allow an overview of the budgetary process and it will provide an outlet for citizen input. The Citizens Academy is an interactive program that is open to anyone interested.
All participants interested in the Citizens Academy are encouraged to attend all of the sessions in order to get the most from the program. All sessions, unless otherwise noted, are from 6-8 p.m. and will be held in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 228 South Massachusetts Avenue (refreshments will be served). During the course, several sessions will meet away from City Hall. There will be maps and directions for each City building or facility that houses a Citizen Academy session.
The Citizens Academy is a hands-on experience that will allow Lakeland residents to get a behind the scenes look of how city government operates. The class will graduate with a certificate in “Governmentology” and a key to the city at the end of the last session. Please contact Kevin Cook at 863/834-6264 or kevin.cook@lakelandgov.net to register for the program.
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