APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024 COHORT ARE NOW CLOSED.  

Local government touches so many facets of our everyday lives - from the streets we drive on to the parks we play in. We know that the city makes sure clean water arrives at our tap every day and that the police will be there in an emergency, but exactly how does your city operate, and how can residents contribute more to its success?

The City of Walla Walla is kicking off its inaugural Civics Academy to Walla Walla residents that will begin October 2. The academy will provide an overview of city government operations, including insight into how the city makes decisions, budgets, and operates its departments. A primary goal of the academy is to empower and encourage current city residents to become more civically engaged and learn how your local government works. 

Full schedule of 2025 Civics Academy linked here. 

The application window opens August 1. Applications are due by 4:30 pm August 25, 2025 by either filling out the online application form below and submitting through the city’s website or by emailing your filled out PDF application form to rgwinn@wallawallawa.gov.

*Please note, the Civics Academy is a non-partisan program provided through the City of Walla Walla. While the program may include topics regarding political activity in the city, campaigning or political debate are not appropriate in this forum.

For further questions, please contact Elizabeth Chamberlain, City Manager, at echamberlain@wallawallawa.gov.