Alachua County opened registration for the 2024 Alachua County Citizens Academy that will be held this spring.
The program starts on Thursday, April 4 and takes place on consecutive Thursday mornings for eight sessions. The registration deadline is March 17.
Participants learn how county government and constitutional offices operate and how each of us, as citizens, can most effectively engage and participate in our county’s future.
To view a complete schedule of classes, learn more about the program, and register online, visit the Alachua County Citizens Academy website.
“Informed citizens are the cornerstone of local government,” says Alachua County Manager Michele Lieberman. “We would like you to join this award-winning, fast-paced and information-packed program.”
Topics include:
- County Departments, including Fire Rescue, Animal Services, Environmental Protection, Community Services, Solid Waste and others.
- Constitutional Officers, including the Sheriff’s Office, Tax Collector, Supervisor of Elections, Clerk of the Court, and Property Appraiser.
- Judicial Offices, including State’s Attorney, Public Defender, and the Eighth Judicial Circuit.
- Alachua County Library District
- Department of Health – Alachua County
- School Board of Alachua County