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Redwood City's
Partnership Academy for Community Teamwork
(PACT)
Learn About and Register for 2009 PACT
PACT is an exciting and dynamic nine-week academy that engages
participants in a hands-on overview of City government, and
involves them in helping to strengthen our community. This
spring program takes place one evening
a week and offers interesting activities illustrating how
the City works, how our community is developing, and how we
can all work together toward building a greater community.
Here are just a few comments from some of the nearly 300 people that have been through Redwood City's PACT program so far:
- "I wish private enterprises would run more like the City"
- "I'm amazed at how much I took for granted, in what the City does"
- "I didn't realize what it takes to run the City's services – and how enthusiastic the employees are"
- "This program helped to broaden my perspective"
- "It made me proud to live here – I feel like it's not just a city, it's MY city"
- "For the first time since I've lived here, when I leave work I now feel like I'm coming home"
- "It was great to see the level of professionalism in all the presentations"
- "I feel proud that the City opened its doors to all the departments, and answered any and all questions openly and honestly – it was very impressive"
This fun and informative program covers everything from Public
Works to the Police Department, from the City Council to Finance,
from the Fire Department to the Library, and everything in
between! It's a great opportunity for interested members of
the Redwood City community to become an expert in how the
City operates, and get an insider's view of where the City
is going.
Through PACT, we want to involve and engage people in learning
about and understanding the operation of City government,
and to improve communication between the City and those who
live and work here, in order to strengthen and enhance our
community. Participants learn how decisions are made, how
City funds are allocated, and how City departments operate
with each other, and they get to sit down with City Council
members to discuss any issues they'd like.
PACT sessions begin in April.
Registration is available approximately two months prior to the start of the program. Registration forms can be obtained from the
City Manager's office, located in City Hall at 1017 Middlefield
Road, or by calling 650-780-7300. Forms are also available online.
Enrollment is limited to 40 participants. High school students are welcome! (parent or guardian must sign liabaility waiver)
The more people know about and are involved in City government,
the greater success and health Redwood City can experience.
The City's progress is built upon our diverse communities,
our civic pride, our strong neighborhoods, and each individual's
sense of responsibility for making the City a better place
for everyone – we want people to be involved in PACT
as one way of strengthening our community, and building a
better City.
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