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. 

2025 Important DatesDateTime
Application OpensMonday, June 2, 20257:00 AM
Deadline for Application SubmissionFriday, July 18, 2025by 11:59 PM
Decision emailed to all ApplicantsFriday, August 15, 2025by 4:59 PM
10-week ProgramWednesdays, September 3, 2025 - November 5, 20255:30 - 9:00 PM
2025 CMA Graduation at City CouncilTuesday, December 2, 20255:00 PM

Join the 2025 Interest List

Applications for the 2025 City Management Academy opened on Monday, June 2, 2025 and close Friday, July 18, 2025.

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