Starting on January 10, 2024, the City will be rebooting its Crestwood Citizens Academy, a free seven-week program that teaches residents of Crestwood how local government works. Classes are scheduled to be held from 6:30-8:30 P.M. on Wednesday nights, from January 10 - February 28 and hosted by City Admininstrator Kris Simpson as well as the City’s department heads and division managers. This is the first class held since fall 2022.
Citizens Academy will cover more than a half dozen different municipal government topics including administration, planning and economic development, parks and recreation, policing, and emergency medical services.
“We want residents to come away with a better understanding of how decisions are made, how each department operates, and how residents can get involved,” City Administrator Simpson said.
Each course will include tours, demonstrations, a question-and-answer session, and educational discussions to help participants better understand City services and current projects. The classes are open to any Crestwood resident or business owner over 18 years of age.
Pre-registration is required by December 21. To register, please contact Deputy City Administrator Jeff Faust by email at jfaust@cityofcrestwood.org.