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City of Lakeland's Speaker's Bureau
The City of Lakeland Speakers Bureau brings information about City government, services, and events to organizations, clubs, groups and schools.

Below is a list of the various topics about which City staff are available to speak. In many cases, topics can be altered to fit your group's specific needs or interests. To ensure that we can accommodate your request, please give as much notice as possible.

To request a speaker, please contact the Communications Department at (863) 834-6391 or contact us via email. Be sure to indicate the name of the organization, event date, place and time, amount of time for the presentation, size of the audience, and phone numbers of the contact person. We will make every attempt to schedule your requested speaker on the date of your choice.

Topics By Department
We would be pleased to respond to specific requests for presentations on topics other than those listed here. When selecting a topic, first consider your audience and its area of interest.

City Administration
Х A Brief Overview of Lakeland Government and How it Works
Х Volunteering for a City Board or Commission
Х City Budget - Where the Money Comes From and Where It Goes
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Civil Service/Employee Relations
Х City Employment Opportunities - Career Opportunities - The Selection & Hiring Process
Х The Changing Workforce Ц Valuing Diversity
Х Training and Organizational Development
Х WhatТs New in City University
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Community Development
Х Building - The building process and necessary inspections and Florida Building Codes
Х Code Enforcement - Public nuisances, what are they, how to handle the neighborhood eyesore, the code process and how to file a complaint.
Х Planning & Zoning - Planning in General Terms
Х Comprehensive Planning - What we want our city to look like and how we plan to achieve it.
Х Housing & Community Development - An overview of housing grants available within the community
Х Community Development Block Grants
Х Neighborhood Planning/Revitalization
Х Annexation
Х Historic Preservation
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Parks and Recreation
Х Landscape Beautification
Х History of Lakeland
Х City Beautification
Х Recreation Opportunities
Х Senior Games
Х Summer Recreation
Х LakelandТs Library Services
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Lakeland Fire Department
Х Lakeland Fire Department Services
Х Careers in the Fire Service
Х Home Fire Safety
Х Fire Safety in the Workplace
Х Fire Extinguisher Training
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Lakeland Police Department
Х CitizenТs Police Academy
Х Police Work As a Career
Х Personal Safety - Be Prepared
Х Neighborhood Watch
Х Domestic Violence
Х Firearm Safety
Х Identity Theft, Forgery & Fraud
Х School Safety
Х Stranger Danger
Х Drug Talks (drug identification, methods of distribution, and manufacturing)
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Public Works
Х Recycling, Litter Control - Programs and Processes
Х Stormwater Utility Program
Х Adopt-A-Lake Program
Х Lake Ecology
Х Street Maintenance
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Water Resources
Х Conservation & You
Х What Every Homeowner Should Know - Water and Sewer ABCТs
Х Water Conservation
Х Recycled Water
Х Water Quality and Treatment
Х Wetlands
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Purchasing and Risk Management
Х How To Do Business with the City
Х Preparing for Storm Season