Another Citizens Government Academy is being held in Danbury.  Mayor Mark Boughton calls it an opportunity for residents to learn the inside workings of various city departments.  This is a seven week course, with sessions held on Monday nights.  The spring Academy session runs from April 10th through May 22nd.  Classes are from 6-8pm. 

The first will be held at City Hall in City Council Chambers on the 3rd floor.  Some of the classes are held off site, including at the Fire Department Headquarters on New Street.  Participants will learn about how City firefighters do more than just put out fires.  They will also take a trip to the Police Station for a tour, to meet the Chief and talk about what it's like to be a Danbury Police Officer.  Boughton says in the past they've Tasered a police volunteer. 

During the spring session, residents will also learn about the budget process and see where the approximate $230-million go every year.

The deadline for submitting applications is April 3rd.