KILLEEN, Texas (March 20, 2024) – The City of Killeen will graduate 30 students from the 2024 Killeen Citizens Academy during a graduation ceremony on March 21 at 6p.m. at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center.
This class will be the largest one to date, as the program completes its tenth year in existence.
The Killeen Citizens Academy is a free program that began in 2014 with a goal to improve citizen engagement and help create a better Killeen. The program helps citizens see how the City operates, with an in-depth lesson on each department and function or program of city government.
Participants interact with elected officials and city staff to get an inside look at city operations. The academy runs once a week (2.5 hours a week) for eight weeks, before graduation day.
Mayor Debbie Nash-King, City staff and Councilmembers are expected to attend. Killeen’s Assistant City Manager, Laurie Wilson, will be the commencement speaker.
The City of Killeen plans to host another Killeen Citizens Academy in 2025 and will alert the public when the application and registration process begins later this year. Applications will be found on www.KilleenTexas.gov/KCA.