City Management Academy

About City Management Academy (CMA)

The City Management Academy (CMA) is a multi-week instructional course that teaches participants about how the City of Sacramento functions. CMA curriculum features over 20 guest lectures from elected officials and department staff focused on topics ranging from day-to-day operations to budget development and the public policy process.

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Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must reside in the City of Sacramento or own a business in the City of Sacramento. Applicants must also be at least 16 years old.

 

Cost: A $50 materials fee will apply to participate in the program. The materials fee can be waived on a case-by-case basis. 

2026 Important Dates Date Time
Application OpensMonday, June 1, 20267:00 AM
Deadline for Application SubmissionFriday, July 17, 2026by 11:59 PM
Decision emailed to all ApplicantsFriday, August 7, 2026by 4:59 PM
ProgramWednesdays5:30 - 9:00 PM
2026 CMA Graduation at City CouncilTuesday, November 17, 20265:00 PM

Join the 2026 Interest List

Please complete the 2026 Interest list to be notified when the applications opens in Summer 2026.

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