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Alachua County Civic Education Series

 

County Manager's Message

Dear Alachua County Residents:

We invite you to participate in the 2013 Alachua County ACCESS program.  The Alachua County Civic Education SerieS (ACCESS) program is your ticket to go behind-the-scenes within Alachua County government.
  
Participants receive detailed information about the operations of county departments, special districts, and Constitutional Officers.  The sessions include presentations, handouts, tours, hands-on activities and question and answer periods.  This free program spans seven weeks (1/2 day each Monday) with the goal of engaging and informing our citizens. 

We hope you will gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the complex nature of providing local government services to our wide array of stakeholder.  Learn how your tax dollars are allocated, meet the men and women who serve the County, and become informed about how national and state trends impact local government programs and issues.    

ACCESS will provide valuable information whether you are already civically active or new to government involvement.  Please consider attending these sessions, referring a friend, or supporting attendance by your employees.

Hope to see you all in the 2013 ACCESS classes.

In public service,Richard Drummond


Richard Drummond
Alachua County Manager

2013 ACCESS Schedule

Each session below showcases specific County Departments and Constitutional Offices.  Attendance at all sessions is recommended, however, you must attend at least five (5) of the seven (7) sessions to receive a certificate of completion.  

Session 1: April 1, 2013 – 8:30am – 12noon
Location: Senior Recreation Center
Presenters:




 County Manager
Management & Budget
Supervisor of Elections
Property Appraiser
Tax Collector

Session 2: April 8, 2013 – 8:30am – 12noon
Location: Work Release Facility & County Jail
Presenters:

 Court Services
Sheriff – Department of the Jail

Session 3: April 15, 2013 – 8:30am – 12noon
Location: Civil Courthouse
Presenters:




 Court Administration
Public Defender
State Attorney
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Library District

Session 4: April 22, 2013 – 8:30am – 2pm
Location: Freedom Center at Kanapaha Park
Presenters:




 Environmental Protection
Growth Management
Visitors & Convention Bureau
Information & Telecommunications Services
Administrative Services

Session 5: April 29, 2013 – 8:30am – 12noon
Location: County Health Department
Presenters:

 Community Support Services
Alachua County Health Department

Session 6: May 6, 2013 – 8:30am – 12noon 
Location: Emergency Operations Center
Presenters:



 Fire/Rescue
Sheriff’s Combined Communications Center
Alachua County Sheriff’s Department of Law Enforcement

Session 7: May 13, 2013 – 8:30am – 2pm
Location: Public Works (Hague Facility)
Presenters: Public Works Department

Please Note:

  • You must be 18 or older to participate.
  • You are responsible for transportation to/from each meeting site.
  • If you have any questions about the ACCESS program, please call 352-374-5262

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate in a County program, service or public meeting, please contact the Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office at (352)374-5275 at least 3 business days prior to the event. TTY users please call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

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