Sugar Land 101 allows residents to familiarize themselves with the structure, function, and purpose of city government. 

2018 Class

Sugar Land is again offering residents a great opportunity to learn, serve and lead the city. The 10 week 2018 Spring program will begin in January 2018 and provides an in-depth look at how our city runs.

Sugar Land 101, a course first introduced in spring 2004, allows citizens to familiarize themselves with the structure, function and purpose of city government. It better equips and encourages residents to assume leadership roles within the community. The curriculum includes presentations by city department heads and field trips to several sites such as the municipal airport, fire and police departments, water treatment plant, traffic operations. Members of the class also hold a Mock city Council meeting.

Enrollment

Enrollment is limited and diversity is sought in class makeup. Applications for the Spring 2019 class will be available in mid-September 2018 and will be due November 17, 2018. Notifications will be sent in early December. Classes are held Monday evenings from 6-9 p.m. and two Saturday tours.

Eligible candidates must:

• Currently reside within Sugar Land city limits 
• Resident of Sugar Land at least one year and at least 21 years of age
• Not currently holding or running for elected office in any city, school district, utility district, county, state or federal election
• Willing to commit to attendance of all sessions and tours