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Citizens Academy
SPRING 2026
Thursdays 6:00PM-8:00PM
April 2nd-May 7th
"Citizen's Academy was a great learning experience on how local government
works in the city of Grandview.
It motivated me to want to serve in some capacity after getting insight on all of the hard work
that goes into making our city great." --Alderman Damon Randolph, Ward I
YOU can be one of Grandview's greatest assets: an informed citizen. The Grandview Citizens Academy offers the opportunity for every resident to get up close to the equipment needed for different jobs, watch demonstrations, tour all City facilities and parks, and get in on a budget exercise where YOU tell us how you would spend the money.
The Citizens Academy is a FREE 6-week course. All sessions are held on Thursday nights from 6PM-8PM beginning Thursday, April 2nd.
Over the years, more than 100 residents have graduated from the Grandview Citizens Academy and some have even been appointed to City Commissions and the Board of Aldermen.
2026 CITIZENS ACADEMY SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND
SESSION 1: STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS (Location TBD)
THURSDAY, APRIL 9TH
SESSION 2: ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE/BUDGET (City Hall 1200 Main Street)
THURSDAY, APRIL 16TH
SESSION 3: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (location TBD)
THURSDAY, APRIL 23RD
SESSION 4: PARKS & RECREATION AND PUBLIC WORKS (Location TBD)
THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH
SESSION 5: FIRE DEPARTMENT (Fire Station No. 1 7005 Highgrove)
THURSDAY, MAY 7TH
SESSION 6: POLICE DEPARTMENT (Police Department 1200 Main Street)
(Citizens must attend four sessions to receive a certificate of completion at Board of Aldermen session and tshirt)