Example Details

Example:

Promote education on transportation and land use issues through the Local Government Academy class

Objective:

Coordination

Strategy Category:

Coordination with constituents

Strategy:

(III.F.1) Create opportunities for dialogue with citizens and businesses

Originators:

City of Oakland Park

Implementors:

City of Oakland Park

Timeframe:

Current

Applies Systemwide?:

Yes

Comments:

The City of Oakland Park offers an annual free 10-week Local Government Academy class to engage citizens and teach them about the City departments' responsibilities and opportunities for community service. Participants learn about the City's capital improvements projects, redevelopment progress, and City ordinances, policies, and procedures. The City's 2011 Strategic Plan lists a goal of filling each annual Local Government Academy class by 95 percent.

Example last updated August 2017

Contact: Rick Buckeye, City of Oakland Park Planning and Zoning Division

Ex. ID 355