FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 11, 2026

Kingman, AZ – The City of Kingman is pleased to announce that registration for its fall Citizens Academy opens Thursday, August 13 at 8 a.m. This seven-week program is designed for city residents to learn more about how city services operate through interactive department presentations, tours, and discussions.

The Citizens Academy will take place every Wednesday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., beginning on Wednesday, September 16 and running through October 28. This free civic education program offers participants a unique opportunity to explore how the city services include building roads and parks, ensuring public safety, managing day-to-day operations, and planning for future growth.

The program is open to City of Kingman residents 18 years of age and older, with a limited number of spots available for those who live outside city limits. Applications will be available online beginning Thursday at https://www.cityofkingman.gov/government/citizens-academy. Interested participants should note that the registration deadline is Tuesday, September 8 at 5 p.m. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

The Citizens Academy is ideal for individuals who are:
• Interested in their city and community
• Considering running for office or volunteering for a city commission
• Involved in the community or curious about city operations
• New to Kingman or long-time residents wishing to understand how public funds are allocated

Participants in the Citizens Academy will be recognized at the November 3 Kingman City Council meeting, which will be held at the city complex located at 310 North Fourth Street.

About Kingman
Founded in 1882 and incorporated in 1952, Kingman is the county seat of Mohave County located in northwest Arizona along Interstate 40, U.S. 93, and the historically famous Route 66. The city’s population is 32,689, with approximately 60,000 residents including neighboring communities. Kingman operates under a general law, council/city manager form of government, with a mayor and six councilmembers elected at large. City government provides a wide range of municipal services including administration, development services, engineering, public works, parks and recreation, water, sewer and sanitation services, as well as fire and police services.

For more information, please visit the City of Kingman website at https://www.cityofkingman.gov.