Over 50 Citizens Academy

Date: March 4, 2024

Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Contact: Karen Foley

Location: 707 E. Main Ave Bowling Green KY 42101

Description:

Save the dates for this 4 ½ day intensive, behind-the-scenes look at City government and exploration of livable communities. Approximate schedule Monday-Thursday, 9 am to 4 pm with Friday (Graduation Day), 9 am through Graduation Lunch (concluding by 2 pm) Register no later than Feb. 26, 2024

Topics include:

• The City of Bowling Green’s Form of Government
• Elected Officials, Open Meetings & Records
• How Do We Pay for City Government?
• Components of a Livable Community
• WKU Center for Applied Science in Health & Aging (CASHA)
• Introduction to City Departments:
  • The City Manager’s Office
  • Police Department
  • Fire Department
  • Finance, Human Resources & Risk Management, Law & Information Technology
  • Public Works
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Neighborhood & Community Services
• Language Access
• Mobility & Accessibility
• Transportation Needs & Planning
• Aging Resources & Services
• Arts, Leisure & Lifelong Learning
• Becoming & Remaining Active and Engaged in Community and Civic Life

Calendar: Neighborhood Events