Citizens Government Academy Application

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2026 Application

Moorhead’s Citizens Government Academy is a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes and experience City government firsthand. Moorhead residents 18 and over are eligible to participate. Class size will be limited to 30 applicants.

Citizens Government Academy will run for eight sessions on Tuesday evenings, March 10 through May 5 from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. with one make up day built in. Graduation will occur at the Tuesday, May 26 City Council meeting. There will be no cost for this program. Please commit, to the best of your ability, to attend all sessions and graduation. The application deadline is February 11, 2026.

Please correct the field(s) marked in red below:

Last Name
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First Name
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Middle Name
Previous Names Used (including maiden name)
Street Address
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Zip Code
Primary Phone
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Email
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Date of Birth
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How long have you lived in Moorhead
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On a scale of 1-10, how well do you believe you understand the functions of a municipal government? (10 meaning you should be the City Manager!)
Have you ever attended a City Council meeting? Why?
Why are you interested in Citizens Government Academy, and what do you most hope to learn?

Do you have any dietary restrictions?

Shirt Size
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