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Council hears proposal to create a Citizens Engagement Academy
Broken Arrow City Council · November 18, 2025
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Summary
City staff proposed a multi-week Citizens Engagement Academy modeled on the police academy to educate residents about city government and operations; staff will return with a formal proposal and timeline in Q1 and aim to limit cohort size to about 20–25 residents per year.
Michael Spurgeon introduced the idea of a Citizens Engagement Academy modeled on the successful Citizens Police Academy, telling the council the aim is to help residents understand city government functions — from utility billing to…
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