If you’ve considered becoming more involved in city government, this free class is for you!

Elk Grove 101 is an immersive seven-session course designed to engage, empower, and enlighten community members about their local government. The City of Elk Grove is offering this course for anyone 18 and older who lives or works in Elk Grove. In the spring of 2025, classes will meet weekly on Tuesday mornings from April 1 to May 20, 9-11:30 a.m. at District56.  

Elk Grove 101 Alumni Testimonials

"As Elk Grove has matured as a city, it has built a city government staffed by professionals who take pride in managing and improving our city at the direction of our elected leaders. At Elk Grove 101, you can learn how the city thrives from the people who are making it happen day to day. This program incorporates not only informative sessions on how our city functions, but also meaningful engagement with city staff and fellow residents. If you care about the present and future of Elk Grove, do not hesitate to enroll in this enlightening program." - Jeanne

"I highly recommend it so that people can feel more connected and able to get more involved in the city. The course, along with getting to know people from each department, made the separation between the city staff and residents a lot smaller. I’m much more inclined to attend city events, join organizations, and to be more active in voting/attending city meetings. I feel like I can and should be involved, whereas before it felt like there was an invisible barrier from entry." - Savannah