The City Council meets here. The Council is made up of people who are elected to speak for everyone who lives in the city. They make decisions about how to spend the city’s money. They make city laws. They help to solve problems in the city.

The Mayor is a member of the City Council. He makes speeches and signs legal documents. He is usually the leader of the city government.

The City Clerk’s office keeps records of births and deaths. Dog licenses, marriage licenses, building permits and other legal forms are kept here.

The Planning Office tries to make our city buildings look nice. They decide where to put new buildings so that everyone can enjoy them.

The Public Works keep our streetlights working, pave our roads, plow snow, and repair city trucks. They put up new road signs.

Police Officers and Firefighters keep us safe. Police try to catch people who break laws. Firefighters put out fires and teach how to act in an emergency.