Monday, August 24, 2009

City Hall 101 Registration

REGISTRATION UNDERWAY FOR CITY HALL 101; WEEKLY CLASSES START MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

(August 24, 2009) Do you know what it takes to keep the city services you use running smoothly? City Hall 101 is a free program designed to increase your local government IQ with a behind the scenes look at how the City of Frisco operates. From planning parks to repairing roads, patrolling the streets to fighting fires, it takes hundreds of skilled employees keep Frisco's government on track with its tremendous growth.

City Hall 101 classes begin Monday, September 14 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and continue Monday nights this fall through December 7. The classes focus on a different city department or program each week. City leaders and staff present the information in an informal setting and encourage questions and discussion.

The initial session will be held at City Hall inside the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd.; however, the locations of Monday night classes will change as the department topics change. The locations and topics will be posted online and given at the previous Monday night class. There will not be a class on November 23, the week of Thanksgiving.

Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Space is limited to 25 participants and fills up fast. The program is open to those 18 and older.
Go online to friscotexas.gov to download a registration form. On the home page, click on the 'Projects/Programs' tab and then choose 'City Hall 101'.
For more information, email Deputy City Manager Henry Hill at hhill@friscotexas.gov.

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