What is the Salisbury Citizen's Academy?
The City of Salisbury wants you! You are invited to an inside look at your city government as an member of the Fall 2025 Salisbury Citizens Academy. Applications will be accepted through Friday, July 25.
Have you ever wondered how clean water is delivered to your door, or how the Fire Department decides which trucks respond to certain calls? Join us in the Salisbury Citizens Academy to find out the answer to these and other questions about City government and operations.
Class Details
Each week, participants will meet at various city facilities for interactive, hands-on experiences with city staff. Whether it’s exploring how the city budget is developed with the Finance Department, using a thermal imaging camera at the Fire Department, or participating in activities with Parks and Recreation, participants will gain insight into the work that keeps Salisbury running. Dinner will be provided at each session.
The Citizens Academy is open to the public, but class size is limited to 20 participants. Applicants must be at least 16 years old, and priority will be given to Salisbury residents.
Applications will be accepted online starting Monday, July 7, through Friday, July 25, by contacting Kelly Baker at (704) 638-5233, or via email at kbake@salisburync.gov.
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Class Schedule
Thursday 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
| Session |
Topic |
Host Department(s) |
| September 4 |
Getting to Know Your Neighbors and Your City |
Administration, Community Engagement |
| September 11 |
Playing With Purpose |
Parks & Recreation |
| September 18 |
Paving the Way to Keep Us Moving |
Public Works, Transit |
| September 25 |
Planning for the Future – How Development and Infrastructure Shape our Community |
Planning, Land & Dev. Services, Transportation |
| October 2 |
Balancing Budgets and Customer Connections |
Finance, Customer Service, IT, Human Resources |
| October 9 |
Public Safety I – Keeping You Safe When Things Get Hot |
Fire Department |
| October 16 |
Water Resources - Delivering Clean Water to Your Home |
Salisbury-Rowan Utilities |
| October 23 |
Public Safety II - Neighborhood Policing and Safety Initiatives |
Police Department, Economic & Downtown Development |
| October 30 |
Graduation |
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