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Registration open for Palmdale’s Partners Academy, classes start Sept. 29

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During the academy sessions, participants will interact with city staff and learn the challenges facing municipal governments as well as gain insight into the city’s future goals and objectives. [contributed]
During the academy sessions, participants will interact with city staff and learn the challenges facing municipal governments as well as gain insight into the city’s future goals and objectives. [contributed]
PALMDALE – The City of Palmdale is accepting applications for the Palmdale Partners Academy, a free eight-week program designed to give citizens a first-hand look at city operations and services.

The 2015 session of the Palmdale Partners Academy begins Tuesday, Sept. 29, and continues on consecutive Tuesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. through Nov. 17.

Residents may register online at http://www.cityofpalmdale.org/Residents/Neighborhood-Services/Partners-Academy, or by contacting Trish Jones at 661-267-5473 or tjones@cityofpalmdale.org.

Registration ends Sunday, Sept. 27.

“The Academy will help citizens gain a better understanding of local government, the community, the resources and how to get things done,” said Palmdale’s Community Programs Supervisor Trish Jones.

Some notable graduates of the Academy include former Assemblyman Steve Fox, Palmdale Planning Commissioners Patricia Shaw and Linda Hughes, and Palmdale Water District Board Members Kathy Mac Laren and Robert Alvarado.

During the academy sessions, participants will interact with city staff and learn the challenges facing municipal governments as well as gain insight into the city’s future goals and objectives.

“If you’ve ever wondered who decides what businesses come to town, or where does the funding come from to take care of the city, or how can I present an idea to the City Council, then the Academy is for you,” Jones said.

The academy schedule of classes is as follows:

Tuesday, Sept. 29 – The Greatest Story Ever Told…
An introduction to the City of Palmdale, its Past, Present and Future.

Tuesday, Oct. 6 – It Keeps You Running…
A behind-the-scenes look at the administrative aspects of the city.

Tuesday, Oct. 13 – If You Build It They Will Come
An introduction to development services and the many departments responsible for the structural growth of the City.

Tuesday, Oct. 20 – Clean Sweep, the Care and Maintenance of a City
An overview of the programs and departments that keep the streets, buildings and parks clean and operational.

Tuesday, Oct. 27 – Who Are the People In My Neighborhood?
An overview of Neighborhood Services including Crime Prevention, Housing, Neighborhood Outreach, Parking and Code Enforcement.

Tuesday, Nov. 3 – Law and Order – Palmdale
An overview of Palmdale’s efforts to prevent crime and how the city works with the criminal justice system locally.

Tuesday, Nov. 10 – For the People…
Recreation and Culture programming highlighting, special events, Palmdale City Library, Airpark, Playhouse and recreation facilities.

Tuesday, Nov. 17 – To Infinity and Beyond…
An insight into the economic development activities and future plans for Palmdale.

For more information on the academy, contact Trish Jones at 661-267-5473 or email tjones@cityofpalmdale.org.

[Information via news release from the city of Palmdale.]

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8 comments for "Registration open for Palmdale’s Partners Academy, classes start Sept. 29"

  1. I should sign up for this academy. May then, i will learn why, all the good restaurants and bars are ending up on west side of palmdale and lancaster.

    • The Buffalo Cafe at 47th and S has excellent food and the bar seems nice (I don’t drink so can’t comment on their drink prices).

      • I know. I’ve eaten there a couple time and the food is pretty darn good even the side dishes like corn on the cob and coleslaw are excellent.

        Their baby ribs are some of the best.

        I’m surprised it isn’t packed like some lesser quality places and their prices are good too.

        I asked the server about putting one on the west side. They use this place as a training restaurant and they’re building one in Dubai of all places.

        • I just think thete neds to be a better selection over on the east side. I use to go to the “cactus bar” and they shutt it down. We also had el Dorado, on Palmdale Blv. , the only latin dance club close by, and got shut down. Now, we have to go al the way to Lancaster for clubs. Why should we have to go to Lancaster and make the Rex Peris look good?

          • Businesses that close because they are run by poor business people is not being shut down. Shut down means they are doing something illegal. If Cactus Bar and El Dorado were the kind of places you enjoyed, then you fill find plenty of similar places in Lancaster. The Trap, Britisher, etc.

    • You would be better off taking some business and economics courses. It will explain why businesses go where they go. I’ve read some posts here of people whining about all the new businesses opening in Palmdale at 10th West and Rancho Vista and that they should open elsewhere like the BLVD. do you think for a minute if any of these new businesses thought the BLVD was viable they wouldn’t be there? The BLVD is a business graveyard.

      • Biz, i think i am going to put this to the test,, by applying for a liquor license. Let’s see how much resistance i get from the city of Palmdale.

        • If you want to make real money in liquor, head to Lancaster. It’s more liquor centric. Every event you go to has it. You can open up some place on Ave. I that’s low rent with a steady flow of customers coming from the BLVD, the train station, and the park.