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How Well Do You Know Your Local Government

Click Here to Register for the 2024 WestonGOV Academy.

General Information

Overview: WestonGov Academy is a civic engagement & education program focused on informing residents of the City of Weston about the operations of their municipal government.
Mission: To develop civic ambassadors within Weston neighborhoods who can become trusted and reliable sources of information for their neighbors. To help develop a better understanding of Weston’s local government and what is involved in delivering and maintaining services to the residents of Weston.

Program Information

Participant Information
- 20 participant maximum per class year. Registration is offered annually online.
- Must be 18+ and a resident of the City of Weston.
- Participants must commit to all sessions. (Must attend six out of seven sessions for successful completion of the program.)
- Application is first-come, first-selected. Waitlist available in case someone does not start the program or drops out.
- Will be required to have a background check.

A Resident Academy

A comprehensive six-week program offered to the public annually. The program familiarizes participants with the operations and services of Weston's government departments through engaging presentations and hands-on activities.

Through this program, participants will hear directly from experts in their field and tour facilities which keep Weston the most desirable place to live, work and play.

2025 Program Dates

Dates for April 2025 coming soon.

Session Information
- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Bi-weekly meetings on Thursday evenings for seven sessions

Session Topics
- City History/ City Clerk & Elections/City Structure/Sunshine Law & Ethics
- Planning & Zoning/Building & Permitting/Code Enforcement/Tour
- Law Enforcement Services / Tour and Activity or Demonstrations
- Fire and Emergency Services/Fire Prevention /Tour & Activity
- Public Works & Utilities/Storm Preparedness & Emergency Management/ Information Technology
- Finance & Procurement /Communications
- Parks & Recreation (it's not all fun & games) / Landscaping / Wetland Preservation

There will be a meet and greet from your Commission. One member will come to the beginning of each session to welcome our participants.

A Question and Answer session has been built in to the end of each session to ensure we get to any questions you might have.