Spaces remain for 10-week government academy

Several spaces remain for the spring session of the Cincinnati Citizens Government Academy, a 10-week course designed to give an in-depth look at how city government is organized and how services are funded and delivered.Beginning March 2nd and held Mondays between 6 PM and 9 PM, the Academy features field trips to numerous city departments to learn about their services and programs.The goal of the program is to not only improve citizen understanding of how local government works, but also to encourage citizen involvement in strengthening and improving the quality of life throughout the city’s neighborhoods.”As City government continues to engage citizens, it’s important that citizens have a broad understanding of how their government works,” says Cincinnati city manager Milton Dohoney.  “We believe that informed citizens are involved citizens and that makes for better government.  The Academy may also bring forth some new ideas from the public that we may need to consider.”Since 2007, the Academy has graduated 45 participants from its two sessions.Participation is free, and citizens can enroll by calling Trina Porter at (513) 352-5335 or by e-mailing citizensgovernmentacademy@cincinnati-oh.gov.Applications are also available online at or by visiting Suite 104 at Cincinnati City Hall.Writer: Kevin LeMasterSource: Tiffaney Hardy, senior communications specialist, City of Cincinnati Photography by Scott Beseler Milton Dohoney