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I'm a Resident, Now What?
A Civic Engagement Workshop
- Ever thought about putting your time, energy, and talents into making the City of Charleston the best place to live?
- Ever wanted to know who from the City can directly answer your questions?
- Ever wondered how residents can work together to shape the future of their neighborhoods?
Workshop Overview
If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, the Civic Engagement Workshop; “I’m a Resident, Now What?” is where you need to be!
Join Mayor John Tecklenburg and key City staff for a workshop where residents will learn how the City operates, participate in a mock community planning activity and budget process, meet your neighbors, connect with those who can directly answer your questions, and have some fun in the process!
2nd Annual Event
The second "I’m a Resident, Now What?" workshop was held on Saturday, August 11, 2018. Residents joined City staff to spend a day learning about City operations. See below for what they learned!
Documents
Presentations
Review the following presentations:
- Charleston Police Department (PPTX)
- Department of Recreation (PDF)
- Department of Traffic and Transportation (PPTX)
- Emergency Management Office (PPTX)
Handouts
View the following handouts:
- 2018 Charleston Recreation Guide (PDF)
- Charleston County Hurricane Preparedness Guide (PDF)
- Current Plans/Projects (PDF)
- Just Ride: Holy Spokes Bike Share
- South Carolina Hurricane Guide
- Updated City Hotline Flyer (PDF)
- LowcountryGo
Submitted Questions
Pilot
The first "I'm a Resident, Now What?" workshop was held on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Residents joined City staff to spend a day learning about City operations. See below for what they learned!
Documents
Review the current Agenda (PDF).
Presentations
- Charleston Fire Department (PDF)
- Charleston Police Department (PDF)
- Department of Traffic and Transportation (PDF)
- Department of Planning, Preservation, and Sustainability (PDF)
- Department of Budget, Finance, and Revenue Collections (PDF)
- Mayor's Office - Boards and Commissions
Activities
Handouts
- City Hotline Flyer (PDF)
- Current Plans/Projects (PDF)
- Environmental Services Residential Brochure (PDF)
- List of Boards and Commissions (PDF)