October, 2013 – Florida City Government Week

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Florida City Government Week

 

The Village of Wellington will be participating in the Florida League of Cities Florida City Government Week October 20-26, 2013. Florida City Government Week activities are being celebrated around the theme “My Village: I’m Part of It, I’m Proud of It”.

 Throughout Florida City Government week, educational information on how local government works will be available at Village Hall.  In conjunction with Florida City Government week, Wellington will host the following activities to encourage city government awareness and involvement:

·         Wellington’s annual Civics 101 Program starts on Tuesday October 23rd at 5:30p.m.  The Civics 101 Program is for local high school students to learn how various departments in the Village contribute to making Wellington a great place to live, work, and play.

·         There has never been a better time than now! Now in its 3rd year, Volunteer Wellington has opportunities available for residents looking to take pride in making Wellington a great hometown.  Contact the Community Services Department to find out more!

·         The Great Hometown Survey is going on through November, so do your part to shape the future of Wellington .  The survey will give you the opportunity to let us know what we’re doing well, what we can do to improve and what issues are most important to you. Wellington residents will be able to take the survey online at http://www.Wellingtonfl.gov under EVENTS as well as at most scheduled Village events throughout the month of October.

City Government Week, sponsored by the Florida League of Cities (FLC), is designed to provide cities an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the many services they provide. The League is the official organization of the municipal governments in Florida , designed and established to meet and serve the needs of Florida ’s municipalities and their citizens.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.