Dublin residents are invited to get an inside look at the dedicated effort it takes to maintain Dublin’s world-class services, entrepreneurial spirit and outstanding quality of life with Citizen U. Participants age 18 and over will learn about all aspects of the City of Dublin’s operations in this immersive experience, now in its fifth year.
City staff will lead classes focusing on everything from financial practices, to engineering, to law enforcement, leaf collection, economic development, recreation practices, event management, planning and more. Participants will leave the experience with an improved understanding of Dublin’s government operations and the talent it demands of its public servants, as well as a sense of their own civic engagement responsibilities as residents.
There is no fee to participate. Spots are limited and an application is required. Apply online by March 1, 2019. For questions email Christine Nardecchia at cnardecchia@dublin.oh.us.
Class 1: Thursday, March 21, 2019 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Overview, City Manager’s Office, Finance and Human Resources
- Dublin Community Recreation Center: 5600 Post Road
This welcome and overview evening will feature discussion on our form of government, organizational chart, Mission, Vision and Core Values. We’ll also discuss how the City of Dublin’s highly respected financial structure is organized and managed, as well as how we find, keep and develop the talent of the city’s workforce.
Class 2: Thursday, March 28, 2019 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Economic Development and I.T.
- 565 Metro Place South
Dublin ranks as one of America’s top 20 cities of Creative Class Cities, offers a 100-gig fiber optic network while being home to more than 4,000 business. This class offers an overview of Dublin’s thriving global business culture-a major key to the entire community’s success-followed by an informative behind-the-scenes look at our Information Technology innovation and framework.
Class 3: Thursday, April 4, 2019** 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Planning and Communications and Public Information
- Dublin Development Building: 5800 Shier Rings Road
Planning works diligently to “make Dublin what it is today and what it will be for generations to come.” Class members will learn about the phases of development projects and trends shaping our future, while also learning about the responsibilities of and keeping residents informed and engaged, thanks to the efforts led by our Communications and Public Information team.
Class 4: Thursday, April 11, 2019 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Police
- Dublin Justice Center: 6565 Commerce Parkway
Class members will have the opportunity to meet many members of our top-ranked, nationally recognized the Dublin Police and Northwest Regional Emergency Communications Center, and learn about key initiatives and strategies, various work units within the force, and of course, get to see first-hand the many facets of law enforcement.
Class 5: Thursday, April 18, 2019 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Engineering
- Historic Dublin
Bridges, roundabouts, waterways, roads, bike lanes, traffic signals, shared use paths, and of course – THE pedestrian bridge. Engineering oversees design, construction, inspection and more. This technical crew is made up of a team of public servants who will explain much of the why behind the what of their busy and critical workload.
Class 6: Thursday, April 25, 2019 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Streets & Utilities, Fleet, Sign Shop
- Fleet Maintenance Complex: 6351 Shier Rings Road
We see the snow plows, leaf collectors, various vehicles and sewer inspection crews throughout every season in neighborhoods and on thoroughfares every day. Now, class members will meet the hard working crew members responsible for maintaining our streets and utilities system in Dublin, its street sign system and the technicians who maintain a massive fleet We’ll get to hop in the vehicles themselves…and even run them through a car wash.
Class 7: Thursday, May 2, 2019 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Parks, Recreation and Events
- Dublin Community Recreation Center: 5600 Post Road
Dublin’s remarkable parks system is a major community point of pride. Its internationally-renowned events, known to hundreds of thousands across the globe, are expertly managed and the city is home to one of the most widely-known and respected recreation centers. This evening will feature the continuous ways the city designs and maintains parkland and protects the environment. Also featured will be the organization of the Event Permit system, which brings thousands of people safely together, and how Recreation Services enhances the community’s health, fitness and wellbeing.
Class 8: Thursday, May 9, 2019** 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Geo Tour, Outreach and Engagement, and Dinner
With fresh eyes, new perspectives and deeper understanding, class members will be treated to a “Geo Tour” of Dublin, narrated and led by our Geographic Information Systems team. After learning about ways residents can become involved and engaged Dublin, everyone will have the chance to celebrate and cheer to a new network of knowledge, neighbors and peers.
*Class order subject to change
**Bus tours scheduled as part of the evening.
