Citizens Academy

4 people in firefighters turncoats

Citizens Academy students learn about firefighting.

Begins Spring 2014

Every year the City of Hopkins offers you a free opportunity to find out more about how your City works.

The Citizens Academy is a five-week course designed to give you an in-depth look into City departments and programs. Each City department team will bring attendees behind the scenes and into the operations. The sessions, which run from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, are designed to be interactive as well as fun and informative.

If you are interested in attending the 2014 Citizens Academy, fill out the application form or contact Jim Genellie.

Several people in a graduating class of the Citizens Academy

Citizen's Academy 2013

Download the zip file of 2013 Citizen's Academy photos (451.42 MB)

Contacts

  • Assistant City Manager

    952-548-6303

Recent graduate remarks

"It was fascinating learning about our City government."

"I'm glad to be invited to this class. I think every resident should, sooner or later, attend these sessions."

"Fun, informative, good presentations, good information. Well worth my time."

"I'm glad to live in a city where this class is offered."

"Thank you for being so detailed in your explanations of how the Police Department works with the staff, citizens, and community."

"The staff was really informative and genuine. It makes me proud to be a member of a community with such a Police department."

"I have been in Hopkins 24 years and never really realized there was so much behind the scenes."