Citizen Involvement

📢 Calling all Avondale residents! 🌳🏃‍♀️📚 The Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department needs your feedback on their master plan update. This 10-year plan will guide programs and facilities in our community. Don't miss your chance to share your thoughts on the Executive Summary by November 25th. 💬 Let's work together to make our parks, recreation, and libraries even better!

Please view the following document link and provide your feedback:

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Master Plan Update - Executive Summary

Volunteer as a Board & Commission Member!

Cafecitos is an opportunity for residents of Avondale’s historic neighborhoods - Cashion, Las Ligas, Rio Vista, and Old Town - to connect with one another, as well as city staff. Empowered with information and resources, these regular coffee chats will inspire ideas on how to support healthy and thriving neighborhoods.

Come for the conversations, stay for the community!

Cafecitos: http://www.avondaleconnect.org/cafecitos

We, at the City of Avondale, prioritize your needs, values, and preferences in shaping the landscape of our vibrant city. As part of our ongoing efforts to cultivate a thriving commercial atmosphere, we are launching a Retail and Restaurant Survey - an initiative specifically designed to capture your thoughts on our restaurant and retail offerings.

In our pursuit to make Avondale the city of your dreams, we urge you to voice your preferences and provide your invaluable insights; you possess the power to mold the city's retail landscape to your liking. Your feedback plays a critical role in directing our strategic decisions aimed at invigorating local businesses and fostering robust economic development in Avondale. Let your voice be heard and join us in this exciting endeavor to shape our shared future!

https://avondale-az.civilspace.io/en/projects/avondale-retail-and-restaurant-survey/engagements/avondale-retail-and-restaurant-survey

Camp HERo provides a unique opportunity to explore this exciting field. Under the guidance of Avondale Fire and Medical's female firefighters, participants will receive comprehensive training in firefighter skills and fire safety and earn a Stop the Bleed certification. Scheduled from November 15th to 17th, this camp offers an exciting experience for girls new to the fire service. An opportunity to ignite the future!

All applicants must be girls between 14 and 18 years old and should be able to show a completed physical release form.

Camp HERo Schedule:

Friday, November 15th, 4 PM to 7 PM at Avondale Fire Station 172

• Introductions and expectations with dinner for families included.

Saturday, November 16th, 8 AM to 4 PM at Avondale Fire Station 174

• Hands-on activities, interviews with the firefighters, and lunch are included.

Sunday, November 17th, 8 AM to 4 PM at Phoenix Raceway

• Hands-on activities, interviews with the firefighters, and lunch are included.

Let us know your thoughts on this inspiring program!

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Residents are being asked to attend the meeting on June 26th and engage with this survey per our flyer: https://www.research.net/r/AvondaleCommunity

Avondale invites participants for 2024 Citizen's Leadership Academy

Registration is now open for the 2024 Avondale Citizen's Leadership Academy, which kicks off on September 25. This 12-week course offers a comprehensive perspective of Avondale city government, with interactive and informative workshops on topics ranging from how the city runs to future development. Participants will have the opportunity to tour various city parks and facilities, get a close-up view of public safety vehicles and apparatus, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at all city departments.

Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m., with some exciting Saturday field trips. Enrollment is free and is open to individuals 18 years and older who live in Avondale. Those who complete the course will be recognized at a special ceremony on December 2.

Space is limited to the first 30 participants. For more information or to register, please visit the city’s website at https://www.avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/city-manager-s-office/citizen-s-leadership-academy or call (623) 333-1013.

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And now, announcing your 2023-2024 People's Choice top 3 finalists!