Fort Atkinson Local Government Academy

Open to all City of Fort Atkinson residents of voting age, the Fort Atkinson Local Government Academy provides a hands-on opportunity for residents to learn more about City operations and services, widen community relationships, develop leadership skills and identify opportunities to apply leadership skills in the community and with City government.

The Fort Atkinson Local Government Academy will meet July 25, August 8, August 22, August 29 and September 12, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Increase your understanding

The Fort Atkinson Local Government Academy is an informative and interactive opportunity to learn about the City of Fort Atkinson department operations and government!

Learn about…

City Manager and City Council roles
City departments
City budget
City demographics
Government structure
How to volunteer for boards and commissions
What’s involved in running for office

Tour…

Fort Atkinson Police Department
Fort Atkinson Fire Department
Public Works Operations
Hoard Historical Museum
Dwight Foster Public Library
Municipal Offices
And more...

There is no cost to participate but potential candidates for the Academy must be a City of Fort Atkinson residents.

Purpose:

A major goal for both the University of Wisconsin Extension and the City of Fort Atkinson is to increase civic engagement and opportunities for residents to learn about community services and ways to participate and engage in the decision-making processes. The Fort Atkinson Local Government Academy provides a hands-on opportunity to strengthen community relationships, learn more about community challenges and opportunities, help advocate for important topics and enhance the City’s communication efforts.

Benefits of Participating:

Learn more about City operations, services, and volunteer opportunities
Widen the resident network of relationships with City staff, City departments, City boards, and decision-makers
Discover opportunities to become more civically involved
Earn a City of Fort Atkinson Local Government Academy Certificate of Completion

Apply here

For program accessibility needs or other questions, please contact Steve Chmielewski, UW-Extension Jefferson County Community Development Educator; Steven.chmielewski@wisc.edu or 262-548-7781.

This program was made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Fort Atkinson Community Foundation.