Reno Constituents Institute (RCI)

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About RCI

Have you ever wondered how your City government operates? Who represents you on the City Council? Or how decisions are made about which streets get repaired or plowed first after a snowstorm? The Reno Constituents Institute will answer all these questions and many more!

The annual Reno Constituents Institute (RCI) provides participants with a unique opportunity to learn about City operations and gain the knowledge needed to share this information with friends and neighbors, helping to enhance our community’s quality of life. RCI is a free, twelve-week program, with weekly evening classes.

Program Outcomes

Through the various sessions, presentations, tours, and activities, participants will:

Learn about the City of Reno government structure
Learn about the City of Reno departments and their operations
Learn about the programs and services provided by the City of Reno
Connect with neighbors in your community
Tour City of Reno facilities and more!

Time Allocation

Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for 12 weeks. Locations will vary.

2025 Program Schedule

February 6: Welcoming Communities
February 13: Developing Communities
February 20: Vibrant Communities
February 27: Elevating Communities
March 6: Safe Communities Pt. 1
March 13: Safe Communities Pt. 2
March 20: BREAK
March 27: Safe Communities Part 3
April 3: Inclusive Communities
April 10: Fair Communities
April 17: Maintaining Communities Pt. 1
April 24: Maintaining Communities Part 2
May 1: Lasting Communities | Graduation

Capacity and Commitment

RCI will have a limited number of participant spots. To successfully complete the program, participants must attend at least 10 out of the 12 sessions.