KINGMAN, Ariz. – The City of Kingman is holding its next Citizens Academy this fall, where city residents can take part in a seven-week program to learn more about city services. The Citizens Academy will begin on Wednesday, September 16, and will run through October 28, with sessions held every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. Registration is open now.
The Citizens Academy is a free civic education program for those who want to learn more about how the City of Kingman operates, through interactive department presentations, tours, and discussions. Participants will discover how the city builds roads and parks, keeps the community safe, manages day-to-day operations, and plans for future growth.
This program is presented in multiple sessions spread over seven weeks, and is open to City of Kingman residents 18 years of age and older. A limited number of spots will be available for those who live outside city limits.
For those interested in participating, applications will be available online beginning Thursday, August 13, at https://www.cityofkingman.gov/government/citizens-academy. The deadline to register is Tuesday, September 8 at 5 p.m. Space is limited and spots tend to fill quickly, so those wishing to attend are encouraged to apply as soon as registration opens.
You may be interested in the Citizens Academy if you are:
* Interested in your city and community
* Interested in running for office or volunteering for a city commission
* Involved in the community or curious about how the city works
* New to the City of Kingman or have lived here a long time
* Pay taxes and want to know how that money is being spent
Citizens Academy participants will be recognized at the November 3, Kingman City Council meeting, at city complex located at 310 North Fourth Street.
