The City of Medford Citizen Academy is a free, eight-session interactive course designed to provide residents with an in-depth look into municipal government, as well as information about the services and programs provided by the City. Participants will:
The academy is open to all Medford residents 18 years of age or older. Each class is limited to 20 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Confirmation Upon approval, we will send out a confirmation and welcome email with detailed information on the upcoming classes.
Simply show up to the first day of class and have fun getting know your local municipality!
City Government 101: Participants will learn about the roles of the Mayor, City Council and City Manager. You'll also learn about the city's vision, mission, core values and discuss the best ways to get important information out to citizens in this information-overland age. Dollars & Sense: Participants will learn how government budgeting works, what fees and taxes are collected and how these dollars are being spent. We Build This City: Maintaining the city's public infrastructure system is key to a vibrant and sustainable community. Participants will learn about the city's infrastructure and upcoming projects. You will also tour the Service Center. Something for Everyone: Participants will learn about the city's parks and trails systems as well as recreational programs for youth and adults. Planning & Developing the Community: Learn how the city uses land-use planning, development policies, urban renewal and building codes to make Medford welcoming to businesses. Keeping Citizens Safe: Part 1: Get a first-hand perspective of what it takes to safeguard the Medford community by spending an evening with the city's Police department. Keeping Citizens Safe: Part 2: Get a first-hand perspective of the inner workings of Fire-Rescue. Get a tour of the station as well as an overview of all the fire and EMS apparatuses. Graduation: Participants that have attended six out of the seven sessions will be recognized for the completion of the Medford Citizen Academy by the Mayor and Council.