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Alachua County Civic Education Series

 

County Manager's Message

Dear Alachua County Residents,

The Alachua County ACCESS program is designed to explain and clarify the complex nature of County government and to show citizens how their tax dollars are spent. The goal in this effort is to create and foster an informed citizenry.

Thomas Jefferson believed an informed citizenry was democracy's greatest safeguard and we agree. Where do you go if you want to make a difference in your community, participate as an informed citizen, serve on an advisory board, run for office, learn how to get things done, or learn who does what and how it all works? Where do you start, if you are interested in becoming more informed, or engaged and involved in the future of Alachua County? If you are new to our beautiful County, how do you learn more about your new home? ACCESS is the key.

Join us for the Alachua County Civic Education SerieS (a.k.a. ACCESS), for your ticket to a behind-the-scenes look at Alachua County Government.

You will learn about local government programs and issues, many resulting from global, national or state trends. You will meet the men and women who serve the County and learn about the services they provide, visit key County departments such as the Jail, Public Works and the Courthouse and get a behind-the-scenes look at County operations.

Sign Up for ACCESS Classes

Session 1
County Overview, OMB, Property Appraiser, Sup. of Elections, Tax Collector
Monday, April 9 (8:30 am - Noon)

Session 2
Jail and Court Services
Monday, April 16 (8:30 am - Noon)

Session 3
Judicial System
Monday, April 23 (9 am - Noon)

Session 4
Environmental Protection, Growth Management, Tourism, Information Technology, Admin Services
Monday, April 30 (9 am - 2 pm)

Session 5
Community Support Services and Health Department
Monday, May 7 (8:30 am - 12:15 pm)

Session 6
Library, Public Safety, Sheriff
Monday, May 14, (8:30 am - 12:30 pm)

Session 7
Public Works, Animal Services, Parks
Monday, May 21, (8:30 am - 2 pm)

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of County government. Each graduating class will produce a group of citizens that are equipped to become engaged in ways that help local government become more vibrant and representative of the needs of its citizenry.

ACCESS begins Monday, April 4, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon, and runs seven sessions. ACCESS is a big commitment, but it will give you the knowledge and understanding to act locally, and be more effective in those actions, for a lifetime. ACCESS will be valuable whether you are already active or are new to government involvement. If you are an employer, please consider the value of you or someone from your business attending and becoming knowledgeable on these matters. Members of the media and other government officials are encouraged to attend. If you have recently attended, help us spread the word and encourage a friend or neighbor.

Richard Drummond

In public service,

Richard Drummond
Acting Alachua County Manager

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