Citizens’ Academy is an interactive, adult civic education opportunity designed to introduce citizens to City services, programs, and the people who serve the City of Manhattan. This six-session overview of major services of the City is hosted by the City Manager’s Office, with support from the Manhattan City Commission.

The Academy, in its 24th year, is an ideal way to become more familiar with all aspects of the Manhattan city government, from the airport to the zoo.

This program is especially geared towards:

• residents of the City of Manhattan (who will receive preference in the application process);
• people who want to become more knowledgeable about City issues and involved in City initiatives;
• people who want to learn more about how local government works and taxpayer dollars are utilized;
• people who want to understand how democracy works at the local government level.

The participant outcomes include:

• becoming an informed citizen who is in the know;
• learning how local government works and how taxpayer dollars are utilized;
• identifying what government departments can help, depending on local issues;
• knowing where to direct civic energy in order to inspire change.

Questions?

For more information about future Citizens’ Academy sessions, contact Public Information Officer Andrew Lawson at (785) 587-2410.

Schedule

Citizens’ Academy consists of six evening sessions. The sessions typically are from 6 p.m. to approximately 9 p.m. All applicants are asked to commit to attend all sessions of the Academy. Additional information for each session will be provided regarding the itinerary and meeting location.