Members of the sixth Richardson CARES (Citizens Academy & Resource Education Series) class were recognized at Monday’s City Council work session. The 26-member class recently completed eight weekly sessions at a variety of City venues learning about the functions of municipal government and its day-to-day operations.
The sessions often included demonstrations and hands-on activities including trying on Police SWAT team gear, role-playing as City Council members in a mock zoning case, looking inside large Streets vehicles and operating a fire hose. An optional ninth session took CARES participants on a tour around the city to view major projects under construction, including the Library and Animal Shelter.
The free, annual program is open to anyone age 18 and older with an interest in learning more about the City of Richardson’s municipal government. Applications for the next Richardson CARES will open in summer 2025.
Website: www.cor.net/RichardsonCARES
