The City of South Lake Tahoe has extended the deadline for applications to participate in the Spring 2015 Citizens Academy to April 29. The Academy will be held on consecutive Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. beginning May 5 and running through June 17.
The Citizens Academy is a free, seven session interactive course designed to provide residents with an in-depth look into municipal government, as well as, information about the services and programs of the City of South Lake Tahoe.
This course is open to all community members and provides an exciting opportunity for residents to increase their knowledge about the workings of local government and have a desire to become more involved in the shaping and development of their community.
Academy participants will:
Learn about City government operations and services.
Participate in dialogues with City leaders, City staff and other civic-minded residents
See taxpayers’ investments at work.
Expand their knowledge and become more informed on current and proposed projects within the City.
Gain appreciation for the City’s resources and capacity to meet the needs of the community.
Learn about opportunities to become more involved and help build a sustainable community.
Receive first-hand information and have the chance to ask questions on any topic at the end of each session.
Participants are required to complete a Citizens Academy application by April 29, 2015 at 5:00pm. Applications and the course outline are online at http://www.cityofslt.us/academy. Completed applications may be dropped off or mailed to the City Offices located at 1901 Airport Road, sent via fax @ 530-542-7411 or e-mail to tfranklin@cityofslt.us