Kirkland Civics Academy Starts May 2 - Learn about how our city works

[Karen Story]

Kirkland Civics Academy Starts May 2

Five classes held on Wednesdays (May 2, 16, 23, and 30 and June 6).
Register for as few or as many as you'd like at www.kirklandwa.gov/cmo.

May 2: "Kirkland 101: How the City Works," which gives an overview of
the city organization.

May 16: "Demystifying the Mysteries of Finance and Budget," covers
property and other taxes, sources of revenue, and how the City
balances it's budget.

May 23: "Public Safety Services Are a Top Priority." An insight to
police, court, fire, emergency medical, and emergency management
services.

May 30: "Introduction to Land Use, Zoning, and Capital Improvement
Planning." Learning how the City plans for and manages growth.

June 6: "Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Environment," an overview
of the city's parks system, recreation programs, and environmental
protection efforts will be featured.

Each session includes an interactive learning exercise.

For more information contact Marie Stake, Communications Program
Manager, City of Kirkland, at 425-587-3021 or mst...@kirklandwa.gov.