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City Government Academy
Go behind the scenes of local government and hear from staff, tour City facilities and engage in the collaborative city governing process in the City of Fishers' City Government Academy (CGA). Registration for the fall 2023 session is closed.
The academy is free and open to Fishers residents who are ages 18 and older. At the end of the 9-week course, participants will have a greater understanding of how the Fishers government works. CGA meets twice a month from 6 to 8 p.m. and runs from August 10 through December 14. Class locations vary, including the City's Public Works Garage and the Police and Fire Departments.
Special accommodations, such as ASL interpreters, can be made if needed. For questions or to arrange any necessary accommodations, please contact Stephanie Perry by email or at 317- 595-3405 after submitting your registration.
Registration Requirements
- Must be 18 or older
- Must be a Fishers Resident
- Must agree to attend at least eight program session sessions to receive a completion certificate
- Must participate in one individual or group volunteer event during the program
- Must attend at least one board, commission, or City Council session during the program
2023 Schedule
Introduction & Orientation
Date: Thursday, August 17
Meeting Location: Department of Public Works – Ops Training Room (10200 Eller Rd)
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Fishers Police Department
Date: Wednesday, August 23
Meeting Location: Fishers Police Department (4 Municipal Drive)
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Fishers Parks
Date: Wednesday, September 6
Meeting Location: Geist Waterfront Park (10811 Olio Rd) & Hub & Spoke (8100 E 106th St., Suite 150)
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Public Works and Wastewater Treatment Plant
Date: Tuesday, September 19
Meeting Location: Wastewater Treatment Plant (10210 Eller Road) & DPW Garage (10200 Eller Road)
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Fishers Fire and Emergency Services
Date: Wednesday, October 4
Meeting Location: Fishers Fire Station 91 (2 Municipal Drive)
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Engineering
Date: Tuesday, October 17
Meeting Location: TBD
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Community and Economic Development
Date: Thursday, November 2
Meeting Location: TBD
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
City of Fishers Legal
Date: Wednesday, November 15
Meeting Location: TBD
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Boards and Commissions
Date: Tuesday, November 28
Meeting Location: TBD
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Lunch with the Mayor
Date: Thursday, December 14
Meeting Location: TBD
Time: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.