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Curious About Government Operations?

By William Cortez, Community Writer
April 22, 2026 at 08:33am. Views: 1539

The City of Moreno Valley is now accepting applications for the third cohort of the Citizens’ Academy, a six-week civic engagement program, running from June 10 through July 15, designed to give residents and business owners a deeper understanding of City operations. 

 

The Citizens’ Academy provides hands-on opportunities to learn about City operations through department presentations, behind-the-scenes facility tours, interactive demonstrations, and engaging Q&A sessions with City staff and leadership.

 

The program is free and includes food and refreshments at each session. It is funded through the Moreno Valley Community Foundation. Space is limited to 20 participants. Applicants must be 18 years or older and must reside in or own a business in the City of Moreno Valley.

 

Applicants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis based on submission date. Participants will be notified via email in mid-May. Applicants not selected will have the option to join a waiting list for future cohorts.

 

Apply at moval.org/citizensacademy.

 

Topics:

  • Week 1 (June 10): Administrative Services – City Manager’s Office, City Clerk, City Attorney, Financial & Management Services, and Human Resources
  • Week 2 (June 17): Public Works
  • Week 3 (June 24): Parks & Community Services
  • Week 4 (July 1): Community Development
  • Week 5 (July 8): Economic Development
  • Week 6 (July 15): Public Safety (Police, Fire, and Emergency Management) and Graduation Ceremony

 

NOTE: The sequence of weekly topics is subject to change in order to accommodate staff schedules and availability.

 

For more information, contact the City Manager’s Office at cmoffice@moval.org or 951.413.3020.

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