CityWise class being offered online to selected applicants

Have you ever wondered who maintains our roads? Or how the City creates a budget or plans for the future of our parks?

The City is offering its popular CityWise Project online in 2023. This series of eight informational sessions will provide participants an overview of City government and operations. 

CityWise is free of charge, and open to residents, employees, business owners, and students age 16 and older in Shoreline.

Class size is limited to 30 participants. They will be selected for a class makeup that is representative of the entire city and its diverse populations. Applicants who are Shoreline residents will receive priority.

Classes will be offered on Zoom. They are scheduled for Tuesdays from 7 to 8: 30pm, February 28 through April 18. Participants must be willing to commit to attending all sessions. There is an opportunity for in-person field trips to be scheduled once the session is underway.

The application is available online and must be received by 6pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 to be considered. Applications are accepted online only. Notice of acceptance will be sent Thursday, February 23. If you have any questions, please contact Constance Perenyi, Neighborhoods Coordinator, at cperenyi@shorelinewa.gov.

Using What You Learn in CityWise as an Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) Community Consultant

The City of Shoreline also works with community members as Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) Community Consultants, in support of Resolution 467 declaring the City’s commitment to building an anti-racist community.

ESJ Community Consultants work with City staff to help inform and engage community members in City planning and programs in meaningful ways, such as providing input on community safety and youth recreation programs. The time involved may include 1-2 meetings per month, during evenings/weekends. Participants will receive a stipend for their time, if selected.

If you would like to hear more about working as an ESJ Community Consultant, let us know on the application or contact Suni Tolton, stolton@shorelinewa.gov. We will contact you and provide more information.

CityWise Schedule for 2023

Dates and topics subject to change

Date	Title	Presenting Department
2/28/2023	City Government 101: Organization, Vision, Mission	City Manager’s Office + Mayor
3/7/2023	Keeping Citizens Safe	Shoreline Police
3/14/2023	Responding and Preparing	Code Enforcement and Community Response Team/Emergency Management
3/21/2023	Building our Community’s Resilience and Strength	Community Services Department
3/28/2023	Creating Community through Recreation, Arts, and Parks	Recreation and Cultural Services/ Parks, Fleet, and Facilities
4/4/2023	Maintaining the City	Public Works
4/11/2023	Planning and Building for Today and Tomorrow	Planning and Community Development
4/18/2023	Getting Down to Business	Administrative Services Department and Economic Development