Registration is now open for Port St. Lucie City University, a free nine-session program designed to help residents better understand how their local government operates.
Classes begin Wednesday, Aug. 12, and will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Port St. Lucie City Hall, located at 121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd.
Participants will learn about City departments, municipal services and the decision-making processes that shape the community. The program also gives residents opportunities to meet City staff, ask questions and gain a closer look at the work involved in operating one of Florida's largest cities.
Residents who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion and may also choose to become a City Ambassador, helping share information about City programs and services throughout the community.
City University is intended to encourage civic engagement while strengthening connections between residents and local government. Since the program began in 2016, more than 600 residents have participated.
Enrollment is limited to 160 participants.
Residents who are unable to attend the in-person classes can also access City U on Demand, which offers a more flexible way to learn about Port St. Lucie government and municipal operations.