The Waxahachie 101 program was developed in 2009 to promote a better understanding of local city government. The purpose is to help residents gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of City Council and City Staff, and become more aware of the departments, programs and activities. The program provides participants a general overview of city operations, visiting a different city department each session.
The only requirements to participate in Waxahachie 101 are that participants be 18 years of age or older, reside in Ellis County, and be able to attend meetings on a regular basis. The class is limited to 25 participants, and registration will be on a first come, first served basis. Registration will begin July 1, 2024 by emailing nichole.elliott@waxahachie.com or call 469-309-4018. Most meetings will be held the first Thursday of each month at 8:30 am. The sessions will begin in September 2024, and run until May 2025. The May meeting will be a “graduation” and appreciation luncheon.
The monthly topics that will be covered are:
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Session 1: |
Council Conference Room |
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Brief History of Waxahachie |
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Demographics of City |
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City Departments |
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Overview of Government Organization |
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City Secretary |
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Communications and Marketing |
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Information Technology Services |
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Session 2: |
Council Conference Room |
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Finance |
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Utility Billing |
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Purchasing |
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Human Resources/Civil Service |
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Payroll |
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Session 3: |
Fire Station 2 |
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Police Programs and Operations |
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Emergency Management |
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Municipal Court |
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City Marshal |
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Animal Control |
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Fire Programs, EMS and Operations |
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Session 4: |
Council Conference Room |
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Planning and Zoning |
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Building Permitting and Inspections |
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Health Inspections / Code Enforcement |
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Engineering |
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Session 5 |
Mid-Way Airport |
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Economic Development |
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Historic Preservation/Downtown Development |
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Mid-Way Airport |
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Session 6: |
Senior Center |
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Sports Complex |
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Parks, Pools and other Facilities |
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Civic Center |
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Senior Center |
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Convention and Visitors Bureau |
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Session 7: |
Street Department Office |
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Street Maintenance |
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Community Services |
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Meters |
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Water Distribution and Collections |
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Session 8: |
Water Treatment Plant |
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Water Production |
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WWTP |
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Sokoll Plant |
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Session 9: |
Council Conference Room |
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Graduation |
For questions about the program, or to register, please contact Amy Borders, Director of Communications and Marketing, or aborders@waxahachie.com. You may also register in person at City Hall, 401 South Rogers Street.