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SUMNER UNIVERSITY

Sumner University will return in 2011. In 2010, it's the year for the Police Citizens Academy, where you can learn all about law enforcement (even drive the car!) for free. Click here for more about the Citizens Academy.

One of the most famous classes is What Makes This a Great Place, where all participants give us feedback on what's working and what could be better. See what you all said this year.

2009 What Makes This a Great Place Notes

continuing education

There are ways to stay involved in Sumner even after you graduate from Sumner University (or even if you missed Sumner University)! Here are some suggestions:

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Be official at the Parade!

Help us welcome guests to Sumner for the annual Daffodil Parade. Sign up to be a Police Volunteer to help block streets and direct people. If interested, call Jason Wilson at 299-5642.

Help preserve Sumner!

The new Historic Preservation Commission is forming and needs volunteers. This group will identify and actively encourage the conservation of Sumner’s historic resources. Contact Paul Rogerson at 299-5520 or fill out an application form to join a Commission and note that it's for the Historic Preservation Commission.

History of Sumner University

The birth of Sumner University was in the Sumner Planning Commission. The City had adopted a new Comprehensive Plan in 1994. The Plan called for an expanded role for the Parks Board in developing parks at neighborhood centers. It called for a Design Commission that would help implement urban design goals. A new Forestry Commission would promote urban forestry. The Planning Commission was concerned about how these other groups of citizen advisors would understand the Vision for the future of Sumner. Picking up on a seed of an idea from the new City of Newcastle, Sumner University was born.

*1998 AWC Municipal Achievement Award--view Nomination þ

RESERVE YOUR SPACE:
Sally Abrams
Å 253-299-5520 * sallya@ci.sumner.wa.us

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