News Flash

The Liberty Lake City Academy returns for a second offering during October to December.  This 8-part weekly series provides residents the opportunity to gain a deep-dive understanding into how the city government and its services operate.  Information at each weekly session will be provided directly by topic experts from the city's staff as well as leaders from local partnering organizations. 

Each of the topic-specific sessions of the City Academy series will be offered on Thursday nights from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Liberty Lake’s City Hall (at 22710 E. Country Vista Drive).

The initial City Academy series earlier this was offered April 13 through June 1 and reached its attendee cap of 20 people.

Participants are encouraged to attend each installment of the entire 8-part series.  Recognitions will be given during the Dec. 19 City Council meeting to participants who attend all or nearly all of the City Academy series.

As explained by city administrator Mark McAvoy, who developed the upcoming series:  “A city academy is something some cities do to engage residents and provide more insights in how their local government works.  It can also help encourage, inspire, and inform potential future leaders of the city.”

CURRENTLY PLANNED SCHEDULE OF TOPICS FOR THE OCTOBER-DECEMBER CITY ACADEMY SERIES:

• Oct. 19:  Form of Government — Presenters: Mayor and city administrator
• Oct. 26:  Sources of Revenue — Presenters: City administrator and finance director
• Nov. 2:  Land Use and Zoning — Presenters: City administrator and finance director
• Nov. 9: Strategic Plan and Budget — Presenters: Members of the city's Planning & Engineering Department
• Nov. 16:  Fire and Emergency Management Services — Presenters: Spokane Valley Fire Dept. chief and staff from Spokane Regional Emergency Communications
• No session on Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving)
• Nov. 30:  Law Enforcement and 911 — Presenters: Liberty Lake Police Dept. chief and staff from Spokane Regional Emergency Communications
• Dec. 7:  Utilities — Presenter: To be announced 
• Dec. 14:  Streets, Parks, and Right of Way — Presenter: City's Operations & Maintenance director 
• Dec. 19 (Tuesday):  Recognition ceremony at City Council meeting

Pre-registration for the October-December 2023 session is available at our EventBrite link here.  Attendance is capped at 20 residents.

You can also watch the city's Facebook site for previews of the City Academy's presentation topics each week as we get closer to the series. 

WATCH THIS PAGE for ongoing updates.  For more information about the City Academy, e-mail city administrator Mark McAvoy.