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Registration is underway for Coconut Creek’s Citizen’s Academy, an immersive nine-week program that offers residents a unique opportunity to gain in-depth insights into the city’s inner workings.
Each class is led by staff from all city departments, and the program culminates in a mock city commission meeting. Participation is free. The program aims to empower participants to become informed, engaged citizens who can contribute to the community’s well-being.
Classes begin Tuesday, February 11, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and are held every Tuesday through April 15. Due to spring break, there are no classes on March 25.
Graduates will receive certificates of completion on Thursday, April 24, at 7 p.m. during the scheduled city commission meeting.
Classes cover various topics, including city finances, code compliance, community relations, fire rescue, city maintenance, community services, infrastructure, and parks and recreation.
Among the program’s objectives are to foster civic ambassadors who can serve as trusted and reliable sources of information for their fellow residents, cultivate a diverse group of informed citizens who can offer invaluable “ex-officio” advice and feedback on ongoing projects, initiatives, and events, and build a robust civic leadership network.
Participants will be informed by email before classes start, and each participant will be provided a binder and name tag.
Register for the 2025 session here.
For more information, contact Yvonne Lopez at 954-973-6722 or ylopez@coconutcreek.net.
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