Smithville Citizens Academy

The Smithville Citizens Academy is a free, seven-session interactive program that provides insight to City services and operations and offers opportunities for civic engagement in the City.

This program provides our citizens with a deeper understanding of how their City government works, and gives them a look at daily operations and services provided by their local government. The program sets the foundation for residents who are interested in furthering their civic knowledge, especially as it relates to government closest to the people.

Through presentations by city officials and tours of the city facilities, participants will benefit from a unique interactive learning and behind the scenes experience.

Classes are held weekly on Mondays, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. beginning September 9 – October 21. Participants should attend the all sessions and graduation on November 5 at the regularly scheduled Board of Aldermen Meeting at 7:00pm, and may miss no more than one (1) class to successfully complete the program. To help ensure the integrity of program, any student who misses two (2) or more classes will be withdrawn from the program and may apply to participate in a subsequent program.

Classes provide an in-depth “behind the scenes” look at municipal government. Classes will involve presentations by City staff, as well as tours of facilities and key locations within the City that are not normally accessible to the general public. Dinner will also be provided.

Citizens Academy participants must be 18 years or older and live within Smithville city limits. Participants must meet attendance requirements to successfully complete the program.