Celebrating Our Cities: October 17 - 23, 2010
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.

The 2009 Florida City Government Week packet included numerous ideas for celebrating the special week. It is included below for reference. The 2010 packet will be posted in late summer.

A list of suggested activities, media and PR tips, a sample press release and a sample resolution were available for 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 Affairs Department.

While we encourage cities to celebrate this important week (October 17 - 23, 2010), 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.