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Would you like to know how Sedona City Hall works? Do you want to have a voice in the future of your City? These questions and others will be answered at the Citizens Academy, a program offered to educate and reach out to the community. Residents will have the opportunity to meet with the Council and various department staff to better understand City operations and issues. This free program is open to City residents who are 16 years and older. Those younger than 18 will need a signed waiver by a parent/guardian.

Citizens who complete the Academy are encouraged to participate in the Citizen Engagement Program and/or apply for vacancies on City boards, commissions, and committees. The hope is to identify new leaders in the community and enhance citizen participation in the planning and processes of the City.

The City welcomes applications for the 2024 Citizens Academy, where participants will not only receive a holistic understanding of how local government functions but also learn about how the City is tackling community topics like workforce housing, transit, traffic and more.

2024 program details

With presentations from City Council and each of the City departments, the academy is a free, nine-session program held from 4:30 to 7 PM. on Mondays, September 16, 2024 to November 6, 2024 (November 11 is a holiday) in the Vultee Conference Room at City Hall, located at 102 Roadrunner Dr. In addition to the nine sessions, there will also be an optional tour of the Sedona Wastewater Treatment Plant on October 29, 2024. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the Tuesday, November 12, 2024 City Council meeting.

Application

To apply, please fill out the form below or download and complete a hard copy of the form here: 2024 Citizens Academy Application. The deadline for applications has been extended to end of day on Thursday, September 5, 2024 and the class is limited to the first 22 resident applicants.

To submit your application or get more information, please contact Special Initiatives Coordinator Kegn Moorcroft at (928) 203-5179 or kmoorcroft@sedonaaz.gov.