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Posted on: November 10, 2021

Snoqualmie Citizens Academy Goes Virtual

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Snoqualmie, WA – This year’s Snoqualmie Citizens Academy is once more virtual with 12 videos featuring the Mayor, department heads, and city staff sharing information about how the city works and the services it provides to residents, businesses, and visitors to the community. 

You can watch this family-friendly course and learn from the comfort of your home. Visit the Virtual Citizens Academy web page, where you can access videos and additional information. 

No enrollment is required. After you watch all the videos, contact info@snoqualmiewa.gov to receive your Citizens Academy certificate to become an official City Ambassador. 

Video Course Curriculum

Mayor Matt Larson – Mayor Larson shares a political perspective on city government based on his experience as a four-term Mayor. 

Executive Branch – Learn about the roles of the City Administrator, City Liaison to the City Administrator, and the City Clerk. 

Community Development – Examine long-range planning, land use management, the Growth Management Act, and the Snoqualmie’s Comprehensive Plan, among other topics.

Building – Learn about building code enforcement in Snoqualmie and the maintenance of fire and life safety codes. 

Finance Department – Delve into city revenue sources, property tax allocation, how city services are supported, and how voter initiatives can impact the city’s budget.

Fire Department – Meet firefighters and gain insights into protecting life and property and managing disasters, such as floods and snowstorms. This video includes a tour of the Snoqualmie Fire Station. 

Police Department – Meet police officers and hear about the many ways the Police Department serves and protects the community. This video includes a tour of the Snoqualmie Police Station.

IT Department – Gain insights into the technology the IT staff use to meet the needs of all city departments. 

Legal Department – City Attorney Bob Sterbank presents Municipal Law 101. Learn about the authority of cities, separation of powers, and legislation.

Parks Division – Learn about the expansive parks and trails system in Snoqualmie and the people who maintain it for all to enjoy. 

Public Works Division – Explore city infrastructure, streets, water, and wastewater. Learn from personnel about the wide variety of services this division provides. This video includes a tour of the city Public Works facilities. 

Snoqualmie 101 – City Historian Dave Battey shares Snoqualmie’s history and a look to the future. This session covers Snoqualmie from the Ice Age to the 1950s. 


Communications Contact

Gail Folkins

425-888-1555 ext. 1116

425-275-7950

info@snoqualmiewa.gov

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