The City of New Port Richey is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Fall Citizens Academy. 

City of New Port Richey’s 2023 Fall Citizens Academy

The nine-week program provides an in-depth look at how local government is organized as well as how services are funded and delivered. 

Classes are held weekly on Wednesday nights from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at different locations throughout the city including City Hall, Public Works, the Library, Police Department, Fire Station, the Recreation & Aquatic Center and the Wastewater Treatment Facility. 

The Citizens Academy is open to city residents ages 18 and up however non-residents may apply and be approved at the discretion of the City Manager.

The application period for the 2023 Fall Citizens Academy opens on August 1, 2023 and runs until August 11, 2023.  Classes begin on September 6, 2023.  For the complete class schedule and to download an application, please visit https://www.cityofnewportrichey.org/city-departments/city-clerk/citizens-academy/.