EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY		CONTACT:	Jeff Churchill, 425-556-2492
April 28, 2009			Marta Gronlund, 425-556-2427

Citizens Academy to Begin this Spring

On May 12th, the City of Redmond will kick-off a seven-session Citizen Academy.  The Academy is an excellent opportunity for Redmond residents to learn about the City's government operations, from utility planning to emergency preparedness to transportation.
 
All sessions are at Redmond City Hall, 15670 NE 85th Street, from 6:30 to 8:30pm.  The schedule of topics is below, and is subject to change.
 
5/12:    Comprehensive Planning, Growth Management, and Development Review
5/26:    Natural Resources, Shorelines, and Environmentally Critical Areas
6/9:      Utilities and Finance
6/23:    Transportation
6/30:    Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
7/14:    Parks and Recreation
7/28:    Housing and Human Services
 
The City is also recruiting for interested citizens to serve on the Bear Creek neighborhood Citizen Advisory Committee.  Any prospective members are asked to attend as many sessions of the Citizen Academy as possible.  For more information on the Bear Creek Neighborhood Plan Update visit our website. 
 
In order to plan for meeting materials and seating, please RSVP by the day prior to the session to Jeff Churchill at 425-556-2492 or jchurchill@redmond.gov.

### td>