- April 28, 2024
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The city of Ormond Beach its launching a citizens academy.
The Ormond Beach Citizens Academy will be a free six-week program held on Thursdays starting April 18 that will give 20 participants a chance to learn how the city operates. According to a Facebook post by the city, participants will learn about the local police and fire departments, Public Works, Leisure Services and Planning and Economic Development.
The program will conclude with a graduation during the June 4 City Commission meeting.
For City Commissioner Harold Briley, a citizens academy — similar to the ones held by Volusia County and the city of Port Orange — has been a goal since he got elected in 2022.
"That's one of the things I ran on, as a campaign promise," Briley said.
Briley said he hopes residents who participate walk away with a better understanding on how the city government works.
"I felt it was a good opportunity for people to learn more about how the city government runs," Briley said.
The deadline to apply for the citizens academy is 5 p.m. April 1. Participants must be 18 years or older. To learn more, visit https://www.ormondbeach.org/1048/Citizens-Academy.
