The Kirkland Initiative

Objective 14.2 of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Roadmap(PDF, 365KB)  calls for the creation of a City Leadership Program to cultivate civic engagement for the purpose of diversifying public participation in various governmental processes and neighborhood organizations.

The goal of The Kirkland Initiative is to make City Hall accessible by pulling back the layers of local government, so, people from all walks of life will be encouraged to participate in the civic process. Also, participants will be encouraged to bring the knowledge and understanding gained to other community members.  

Eight, 3-hour sessions

May 4, 2023  - City Council & Boards & Commissions

May 11, 2023 - City Manager’s Office & City Attorney’s Office 

May 18, 2023 - Internal Services: HR, IT, & Finance and Administration 

May 25, 2023  - Public Works

June 1, 2023 - Planning & Building 

June 8, 2023 - Parks and Community Services 

June 15, 2023 - Municipal Courts

June 22, 2023 - First Responders – Fire, Police, Community Responders 

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