The city of Zeeland is accepting applications for the third year of its Citizen’s Academy.
Applications are being accepted now through Feb. 13.
The Citizen’s Academy, which began in 2024, is designed to provide Zeelanders an opportunity to expand their knowledge of how their city government works.
Sessions offer an in-depth look at the fundamentals of the city’s administration and library, finance, information technology, streets, parks, cemeteries, utilities, public safety, community development, downtown and marketing. Additional topics covered will include the basics of local government, elections, local history and more.
The purpose of Citizen’s Academy is to educate residents, encourage new leaders and volunteers, and spread the ZEEL!
The Zeeland Citizen’s Academy is an ideal program for community leaders, current or potential future appointed/elected officials and curious residents with an interest in local affairs.
Participants will increase their knowledge of city operations while demonstrating their commitment to the community, networking with fellow community members, engaging with city staff and becoming better equipped to help shape the future of the community.
Participants must be 18 years or older and must meet one of the following criteria: be a resident of the city of Zeeland (preferred), utility customer of the Zeeland Board of Public Works, or work at an employer located within the city of Zeeland. Participants must pass a background check.
The Zeeland Citizen’s Academy will be held on Wednesdays, April 15, 22, 29, and May 6, 13, and 20 from 5:45 to 9 p.m.
Applicants will be notified by March 3 if they have been accepted into the program. The Citizen’s Academy will have a maximum of 15 participants.
Sessions will be held at a variety of city of Zeeland and Board of Public Works facilities as well as walking and bus tours through the city.
Location information will be provided with the program itinerary.
Applications are available online at cityofzeeland.com/citizens-academy or in person at City Hall, 21 S. Elm St.
Contact Susan Moore at smoore@cityofzeeland.com or 616-772-6400 x1215 for additional information.
Applications are being accepted now through Feb. 13.
The Citizen’s Academy, which began in 2024, is designed to provide Zeelanders an opportunity to expand their knowledge of how their city government works.
Sessions offer an in-depth look at the fundamentals of the city’s administration and library, finance, information technology, streets, parks, cemeteries, utilities, public safety, community development, downtown and marketing. Additional topics covered will include the basics of local government, elections, local history and more.
The purpose of Citizen’s Academy is to educate residents, encourage new leaders and volunteers, and spread the ZEEL!
The Zeeland Citizen’s Academy is an ideal program for community leaders, current or potential future appointed/elected officials and curious residents with an interest in local affairs.
Participants will increase their knowledge of city operations while demonstrating their commitment to the community, networking with fellow community members, engaging with city staff and becoming better equipped to help shape the future of the community.
Participants must be 18 years or older and must meet one of the following criteria: be a resident of the city of Zeeland (preferred), utility customer of the Zeeland Board of Public Works, or work at an employer located within the city of Zeeland. Participants must pass a background check.
The Zeeland Citizen’s Academy will be held on Wednesdays, April 15, 22, 29, and May 6, 13, and 20 from 5:45 to 9 p.m.
Applicants will be notified by March 3 if they have been accepted into the program. The Citizen’s Academy will have a maximum of 15 participants.
Sessions will be held at a variety of city of Zeeland and Board of Public Works facilities as well as walking and bus tours through the city.
Location information will be provided with the program itinerary.
Applications are available online at cityofzeeland.com/citizens-academy or in person at City Hall, 21 S. Elm St.
Contact Susan Moore at smoore@cityofzeeland.com or 616-772-6400 x1215 for additional information.
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