Sugar Land 101
A Program provided by the City of Sugar Land
Sugar Land 101 allows residents to familiarize themselves with the structure, function and purpose of City Government.
Enrollment for Spring 2008 is closed.
Spring 2009 Registration will open August 1, 2008
Contact City Manager's Office
- Email US
- TEL: 281.275.2710
- FAX: 281.275.2721
- City of Sugar Land
2700 Town Center Blvd. N.
Sugar Land, TX 77479
What is Sugar Land 101?
Classes begin: February 2009
View the 2008 Spring Class Schedule
| City of Sugar Land: A Government Entity | ||
|---|---|---|
| Week # | Date | Place |
| 1 | Wednesday, February 13th | City Hall |
| 2 | Wednesday, February 20th | City Hall |
| 3 | Thursday, February 28th | City Hall |
| City of Sugar Land: A Service Provider | ||
|---|---|---|
| Week # | Date | Place |
| 4 | Thursday, March 6th | City Hall |
| 5 | Thursday, March 13th | City Hall |
| no class | Thursday, March 20th | |
| 6 | Thursday, March 27th | City Hall |
| Saturday, March 29th | Police Dept. | Tour of Services | |
| City of Sugar Land: A Leader in Community Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| Week # | Date | Place |
| 7 | Thursday, April 3rd | City Hall |
| 8 | Thursday, April 10th | City Hall |
| 9 | Thursday, April 17th | City Hall |
| Saturday, April 19th | Community Dev. | Tour of Services | |
| City of Sugar Land: Opportunities to Serve | ||
|---|---|---|
| Week # | Date | Place |
| 10 | Thursday, April 24th | City Hall |
| Graduation ** | Tuesday, May 6th | City Hall |
Notes:
- First and Second classes will be on Wednesday, all subsequent evening classes will be on a Thursday
- All evening classes will be from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm unless noted otherwise.
- Dinner will be provided from 5:45 pm to 6:00 pm for those who would like to attend.
- Saturday tours will begin at 9:00 am and return at 1:00 pm.
- Note no classes will be held Thurs March 20th
** Graduation reception will begin at 5:00 pm prior to City Council meeting at 5:30 pm
Sugar Land is again offering residents a great opportunity to learn, serve and lead the City. The 10 week 2009 spring program begins tentatively in February 2009.
Sugar Land 101, a course first introduced in spring 2004, allows citizens to familiarize themselves with the structure, function and purpose of City government. It better equips and encourages residents to assume leadership roles within the community.
Enrollment is limited and diversity is sought in class makeup.
Eligible candidates must:
- Currently reside within Sugar Land City Limits
- Resident of Sugar Land at least one year
- A registered voter in Fort Bend County
- Not currently holding or running for elected office in any city, school district, county, state or federal election
- Willing to commit to attendance of sessions
For more information email the City Manager's Office or call 281-275-2710.