City Government Academy

Registration opens June 9!

Join the City Government Academy for an Inside Look at Local Governance.

Fishers residents can go behind the scenes of local government and hear from staff, tour City facilities and engage in the collaborative city governing process in the City of Fishers’ City Government Academy (CGA). At the end of the 3-month course, participants will have a greater understanding of how the Fishers government works. The academy is free and open to Fishers residents who are ages 18+.

Registration for the Fall 2025 session will open June 5.

Registration Requirements

Must be 18 or older.
Must be a Fishers resident.
Must agree to attend at least seven of the nine program sessions to receive a completion certificate and be invited to the final graduation lunch with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Must participate in 1-2 hours of a group or individual volunteer activity. You may volunteer at your favorite organization or find a list of opportunities to serve at over 100+ local nonprofit or a City sponsored events at volunteerfishers.com.
Must attend at least one City of Fishers board, commission, or City Council public meeting.
Special accommodations, such as ASL interpreters, can be made if needed. For questions or to arrange any necessary accommodations, please contact Samantha Wisecup by email or at 317- 517-2892 after submitting your registration.
Print and sign:
- City of Fishers Waiver