Ever ask yourself why a fire truck comes to an EMS call, who decides when a sidewalk needs repair, or why the Irving City Council has nine members?
The Irving Youth 360° Civic Academy was developed to answer these and other questions on how the City of Irving functions. It is designed to give participants a behind-the-scenes look at daily operations and encourage civic engagement. The academy is open to any high school students who live in Irving.
Session topics will include:
- Irving's history
- Government structure, elections and city boards and commissions
- Public safety
- Budget and finance
- Solid waste services
- Water utilities
- Community planning
- Building inspections and code enforcement
- Economic development and tourism
- Parks, libraries and other leisure services
- Transportation and environmental initiatives
- Arts and cultural activities
For more information and to apply online, please visit the Irving Youth 360 Academy webpage, or call the program lead Tommy Anich at (972) 721-8090. Application deadline is 5 p.m. Aug. 23.
