Florida City Government Week
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Cities, Let's Celebrate!
October 19 - 25, 2008
City Government Week is part of an ongoing effort sponsored by the Florida League of Cities to raise public awareness about the services that cities perform and to educate the public on how city government works. Cities are encouraged to involve their local schools, businesses, chambers of commerce, media and civic clubs in planning City Government Week activities.
Cities provide a higher level of service than most governments, are generally rated higher by the public than any other level of government, and yet, many residents are unaware of how city services impact their lives. Through City Government Week, the League hopes to heighten the public's awareness of city government's role in enhancing the quality of life in communities.
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This year's Florida City Government Week packet includes numerous ideas for celebrating the special week.
Florida City Government Week buttons and bumper stickers are available by contacting the Public Relations Division. A list of suggested activities, media and PR tips, a sample press release and a sample resolution are available for your use. Additional resources include the My City: I'm Part of It, I'm Proud of It! lesson booklet and the ABCs of City Government booklet. The My City booklet provides city staff and teachers with one week of lessons and activities about city government. The ABCs booklet is an educational supplement for elementary teachers, grades 2 - 5. Hard copies of both booklets are available by contacting the Public Relations Division.
While we encourage you to celebrate this important week (October 19 - 25, 2008), some cities choose to host their event during a different time in conjunction with another planned city holiday, festival or occasion.
In planning your city's celebration of Florida City Government Week, be sure to keep the League informed. Please send copies of resolutions, photos, public relations materials and information on your activities to the Public Relations Division, Florida League of Cities, P.O. Box 1757, Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757, as these ideas may be used in future League publications. A summary and evaluation of activities form may be downloaded to assist you in reporting on your city's activities.
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