Sugar Land 101
A Program provided by the City of Sugar Land
Sugar Land 101 allows residents to familiarize themselves with the structure, function and purpose of City Government.
Contact City Manager's Office
- Email US
- TEL: 281.275.2329
- FAX: 281.275.2721
- City of Sugar Land
2700 Town Center Blvd. N.
Sugar Land, TX 77479
What is Sugar Land 101?
Classes begin: February 11, 2010
View the 2010 Spring Class Schedule
| City of Sugar Land: A Government Entity | ||
|---|---|---|
| Week # | Date | Place |
| 1 | Thursday, February 11th | City Hall |
| 2 | Thursday, February 18th | City Hall |
| 3 | Thursday, February 25th | City Hall |
| City of Sugar Land: A Service Provider | ||
|---|---|---|
| Week # | Date | Place |
| 4 | Thursday, March 4th | City Hall |
| 5 | Thursday, March 11th | City Hall |
| no class | Thursday, March 18th | |
| 6 | Thursday, March 25th | City Hall |
| Saturday, March 27th | Police Dept. | Services Tour | |
| City of Sugar Land: A Leader in Community Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| Week # | Date | Place |
| no class | Thursday, April 1st | |
| 7 | Thursday, April 8th | City Hall |
| 8 | Thursday, April 15th | City Hall |
| 9 | Thursday, April 22nd | City Hall |
| Saturday, April 24th | City Hall | Development Tour | |
| City of Sugar Land: Wrap Up | ||
|---|---|---|
| Week # | Date | Place |
| 10 | Thursday, April 29th | City Hall |
| Graduation | Tuesday, May 4th | City Hall |
Notes:
- All evening classes will be from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm unless noted otherwise.
- Dinner will be provided from 5:45 pm to 6:00 pm for those who would like to attend.
- Saturday tours will begin at 9:00 am and return at 1:00 pm.
- Note no class will be held Thursday March 18th or April 1st
Sugar Land is again offering residents a great opportunity to learn, serve and lead the City. The 10 week 2010 spring program begins February 11, 2010 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 suchs 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 is limited and diversity is sought in class makeup. Application deadline is October 31, 2009. Participant notifications will be sent 12/4/09.
Eligible candidates must:
- Currently reside within Sugar Land City Limits (this does not include the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction)
- Resident of Sugar Land at least one year
- A registered voter in Fort Bend County
- Not currently holding or running for elected office in any city, school district, county, state or federal election
- Willing to commit to attendance of sessions and tours
For more information email Sugar Land 101 or call 281-275-2329.