KANNAPOLIS — Curious about how your city government works? Want a behind-the-scenes look at everything from the police department to economic development to the wastewater treatment plant? Want to understand how the city budget works?

Kannapolis 101 gives residents a behind-the-scenes look at how your local city government works. This special nine week program begins Sept. 5. It is held at various city facilities from 6-8 p.m. The program is free and first priority is given to Kannapolis residents.

Kannapolis 101 topics include:

• Overview of city government
• Finance department
• Public works and water treatment
• Planning and zoning
• Police department
• Parks and recreation
• Fire department
• Economic development

Seats are limited, so sign up today. If you are interested in participating in the 2017 program, please complete an application atwww.kannapolisnc.gov or contact: Melissa Loveless at mloveless@kannapolisnc.gov /704-920-4353.