Media Release

January 18, 2005

Media Contacts:

Rosann Doran                                                 

Public Information Officer                    

‘What’s that all about?’ to be answered at Citizens’ Academy sessions

Anyone wondering what Broomfield government is all about may get those questions answered up close and personal at the 2005 Citizens' Academy set to begin Thursday, Feb. 17.

Registrations for the 2005 sessions are currently being taken and are due by Thursday, Feb. 10.

This annual informational series starts Feb. 17 with information on the “how, why, what and who” about local government, and why Broomfield is not “all wet” when it comes to water – a session widely acclaimed in previous academies. Speakers will talk about the duties of the city and county manager, attorney, human resources and the mayor, to be followed by the story of Broomfield’s water supply and even a little about Colorado water rights.

The Feb. 24 session will deal with Broomfield’s infrastructure, and the Public Works Department charged with keeping everything working.  On March 3, the departments that most closely touch people, Health and Human Services and Combined Courts, will present overviews of their innovative activities.

March 10 will feature the fun stuff.  The Community Resources Department will brag about its assets.  Attendees will learn about the library, open space, recreation and the city’s cultural offerings.  On March 17, planning ideas, innovation and involvement will come to the fore with information about Community Development, Central Records and Finance.

The final session on March 24 will focus on Broomfield’s safety net – police and fire services.