Sugar Land City Council recently recognized 27 graduates of Sugar Land 101.
Pictured with Mayor James Thompson (front row, far right) are graduates of Sugar Land 101.
The 10-week course offers residents an in-depth look at how Sugar Land operates and “better prepares participants for leadership roles in the community,” according to city officials. Many graduates of Sugar Land 101 later serve on boards or commissions or become more involved in local homeowners associations.
“Having each of the department heads take their time to tell us about their departments really shows the commitment to the city and support to the volunteers,” said Sugar Land 101 class member Sue Yund.
The course is intended to provide an understanding of the structure and functioning of Sugar Land governance.
The curriculum includes presentations by city department heads and field trips to several sites, such as a water treatment plant, a fire station, the Sugar Land Regional Airport and the traffic center. During 2010, class members participated in a mock City Council meeting with Mayor James Thompson.
“This definitely increased my civic pride,” said recent graduate Jennifer Chiang. “I didn’t think I could be more proud of my hometown but I definitely am now.”
The next class is scheduled for February 2011. Applications will be available in August. For more information or to register, visit www.sugarlandtx.gov — select “City Services,” then “Sugar Land 101.” Applications will also be available at City Hall, 2700 Town Center Blvd. North.
