Buda Citizens’ Academy Registration Opens

Many of our former citizens’ academy graduates have gone on to serve on various city boards and commissions. Several of our past graduates have also been elected as city council members. 

On Wednesday, July 18, registration opens for the City of Buda’s Citizens’ Academy.

Officials invite citizens that live within the city limits of Buda to register and participate.  There are only 25 slots available, so register early to secure a spot! The event is first come, first serve.

“We like to keep the classes small in an effort to provide more one-on-one interaction with City staff.”

This is a 12-week program beginning on Thursday, August 30 at City Hall from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Each week a different department will give a presentation on how they function, what services they provide to the citizens of Buda, and how they are funded.

All classes will be on Thursday, except for the Public Works class, which will be held on a Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and the Fire Department class, which will be held on a Wednesday, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Fire Department.

One of the classes is a Buda City Council Meeting, which are on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM. At the end of the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion during our Graduation Ceremony on November 15, 2018. Participants must attend a minimum of 10 classes in order to receive a certificate.

Many of our former citizens’ academy graduates have gone on to serve on various city boards and commissions. Several of our past graduates have also been elected as city council members. 

HOW TO REGISTER: http://ci.buda.tx.us/359/Buda-Citizens-Academy

Officials need a minimum of 12 citizens to register in order to hold the classes; learn about your city and have some fun too. Interested individuals can register online, or come by City Hall and fill out an application. The deadline to register for the course is Wednesday, August 15.

The following is a sample of the subjects and activities that will be included:

• Meet the Mayor, Council Members and the City Manager
• Where does the money come from? Where does the money go?
• Planning and Development: growth management
• Capital Improvement Projects and Engineering
• Learn about the different boards and commissions you can join
• Parks and Recreation special events, recreation facilities, park tour, and rules and regulations
• What can I find and learn at the Buda Public Library?
• How does the city keep you and your loved ones safe?
• Fire and EMS Services
• Emergency Management
• What are we doing to help our city grow without losing our small town feel?

For more information, please contact Isabel Fernandez, Chance Sparks or David Marino at 512-312-0084.