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 2019 Salisbury Citizens Academy. Applications will be accepted May through Tuesday, July 19, 2019.
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
The class meets weekly on Thursday evenings beginning in early September and ending with a graduation in November. One class may be held on a Saturday to allow for additional time.
Classes are free and open to anyone who is at least 16 years of age. Priority will be given to residents of Salisbury. Class size is limited to 20.
Classes are from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at various City facilities and locations. Dinner will be provided.
Participants will have an interactive, hands-on opportunity to see just what it takes for a city to operate. City staff will offer a behind-the-scenes look at fire, police, solid waste, parks and recreation, and more.
Class Schedule
Thursdays 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
| Session |
Topic |
Host Department(s) |
| September 5, 2019 |
Getting to Know Your Neighbors and Your City |
Administration |
| September 12, 2019 |
Playing With Purpose and Developing Our Downtown |
Parks & Recreation, Downtown Salisbury, Inc. |
| September 19, 2019 |
Paving the Way to Keep Us Moving |
Public Services, Transit |
| September 26, 2019 |
Planning for the Future - How Development and Infrastructure Shape Our Community |
Community Planning Services, Engineering |
| October 3, 2019 |
Public Safety I – Neighborhood Policing and Safety Initiatives |
Police Department |
| October 5, 2019 (Saturday) |
Water Resources - Delivering Clean Water to Your Home |
Salisbury-Rowan Utilities |
| October 10, 2019 |
Public Safety II - Keeping You Safe When Things Get Hot |
Fire Department |
| October 17, 2019 | Balancing Budgets and Customer Connections |
Finance, Customer Service, Telecommunications, I.T. |
| October 24, 2019 |
Community Engagement and Opportunities to Connect |
Human Resources, Communications |
| October 31, 2019 |
No Class |
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| November 7, 2019 |
Graduation |
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