The Fresno Citizens Academy is a free 8-week program designed to provide community members with a better understanding of the workings of their local government. The Citizen's Academy covers a wide range of topics, such as: how the annual budget is developed; how public safety resources are deployed; and what the city does to promote and support the local economy - to name just a few. The goal of the Fresno Citizens Academy is to better equip the community to fully participate in the process of building Fresno's future.

Fresno Citizen Academy programs are scheduled at regular intervals throughout the year..

The Current Schedule

Applications for the next round of the Fresno Citizens Academy are now being accepted. This iteration will be held on consecutive Tuesday evenings from 6pm - 8pm at Fresno City Hall and other City facilities, starting February 21st and ending on April 10th.

For additional information, please contact the Office of the Mayor at 621-8000 or mayor@fresno.gov

Note: The Citizens Academy Will Run Every Tuesday From 6pm-8pm, Beginning February 21st And Ending April 10th.

Please Only Apply If You Can Commit To These Dates.

Application Form
Fresno Citizens Academy Application – PDF Form
Fresno Citizens Academy Application – Online Form

Links
“Meeting the Challenge” Report

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