Civic Academy

The Commerce City Civic Academy is a eight-week program that gives residents a chance to deepen their knowledge of the city and its operations. Attendees learn more about the role of municipal government, city operations, special districts, and emerging issues. The program aims to develop and cultivate leaders in the community by informing residents, increasing engagement, improving trust, and encouraging residents to participate in the community.

Upcoming Session

More information coming soon.

Application

Application Requirements

Class size is limited to 25 participants, who must be residents of Commerce City or employed at a business with a physical presence in Commerce City
The Academy is free and open to those 18 or older
Participants may not miss more than one session to graduate
Participants may not run for local political office during the program

2023 Cohort

Program Topics

Getting to Know Commerce City

Participants will gain an introduction to the City of Commerce City, learning about the role of local government, City Council structure, and how residents can access information and services.

• What does a city do?
• Overview of the City, Basic Council
Information
• Communications/Information/AskC3

Presenters TBD

Running the City

Participants will explore how the City Council, the City Manager’s Office, and the City Clerk work together to ensure effective governance and operations.

• City Council
• City Manager’s Office
• City Clerk

Presenters TBD

Growing the City

Participants will learn how land use, zoning, economic development, and urban renewal shape the city’s growth and future opportunities.

• Land Use/Zoning
• Economic Development
• Urban Renewal Authorities

Presenters TBD

Paying for the City

Participants will understand how the city is funded through budgets, taxes, and capital improvement projects that support community needs.

• Budget
• Taxes
• Capital Improvement Projects

Presenters TBD

Working in and with the City of Commerce City

Participants will see how the city collaborates with water, school, and metro districts, as well as public works, to provide essential services.

• Water District
• School Districts
• Metro Districts
• Public Works

Presenters TBD

Protecting the City

Participants will see how the city collaborates with water, school, and metro districts, as well as public works, to provide essential services.

• Police Department
• Fire Department

Presenters TBD

Creating Community with the City

Participants will learn how parks, recreation, golf programs, and city events help build community connections and enhance quality of life.

• Parks, Recreation, and Golf
• City Events – Community Relations

Presenters TBD

Getting Involved with the City

Participants will learn how to make their voices heard in Commerce City by serving on boards and commissions, voting, running for office, and engaging in public meetings.

• Boards and Commissions
• Participating at Public Meetings
• Business Licenses
• Voting and Running for Office

Presenters TBD

Graduation

• Graduation Ceremony at the City Council
Meeting

Note: This will deviate from the regular time
slot and will instead take place from 6:15-
6:30 pm.

Contact Us

D'Angelo Baker
dbaker@c3gov.com