Vallejo Citizens Academy
Empowering Vallejo Residents Through Knowledge
The Vallejo Citizens Academy is designed to give residents an inside look at how their city operates. Through this program, you’ll explore City departments, learn how decisions are made, and discover ways to make a meaningful impact in your community.
What is the Vallejo Citizens Academy?
The Citizens Academy is an 11-week interactive educational program that helps Vallejo residents understand the inner workings of local government. Participants gain valuable insights into City operations and services, fostering a deeper connection to the community.
Our goal is to empower residents with knowledge—so you can:
- Engage more effectively in civic life
- Share accurate information with neighbors
- Contribute to shaping Vallejo’s future
Throughout the program, you’ll take a behind-the-scenes look at every City department, uncovering details you may not have realized were part of the City’s responsibilities.
City departments that will be included are:
- City Manager’s Office
- City Clerk
- City Attorney
- Economic Development
- Finance
- Fire
- Housing & Community Development
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Planning & Development Services
- Police
- Public Works
- Risk Management
- Water
The Vallejo Citizens Academy is an 11-week* interactive educational course beginning on March 18, 2026. Classes will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Vallejo Room, located below the JFK Library. Class size will be limited to 24 participants, on a first come first serve basis. All participants will be contacted by the City to confirm their acceptance. A small fee of $25 to offset the program's costs.
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Vallejo Police Presentation
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The Vallejo Police Department joined the Academy class on April 22nd, offering participants a rare, behind‑the‑scenes look at the work they do every day. Officers covered a wide range of topics—everything from daily operations to the unique challenges of serving the Vallejo community. The conversation was lively, with plenty of thoughtful questions that kept the discussion moving. By the end of the evening, the class walked away energized and appreciative of the dedication, complexity, and opportunities that come with policing in our city.
Here is the link to the slides: https://www.myvallejo.com/23106/widgets/113518/documents/80594
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Vallejo Fire Department Presentation
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The Vallejo Fire Department delivered an engaging presentation on April 15th, and as always, the academy participants had a fantastic time. They enjoyed getting an up-close look at the firefighters and their equipment while learning more about the vital role they play in keeping our community safe.
See their presentaiton slides here: https://www.myvallejo.com/23106/widgets/113518/documents/80392
2026 Citizens Academy Presentation Slides
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Introduction for the 2026 for Citizens Academy.pdf (2.06 MB) (pdf)
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Planning and Development Services Department Presentation for Citizens Academy.pdf (1.65 MB) (pdf)
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Economic Development Presentation for Citizens Academy.pdf (1.28 MB) (pdf)
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City Managers Office-City Clerk Presentation for Citizens Academy.pdf (3.8 MB) (pdf)
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Vallejo Fire Presentation for Citizens Academy.pdf (536 KB) (pdf)
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Vallejo Police Presentation for Citizens Academy.pdf (4.3 MB) (pdf)
