Curious about how your city government works? Want a behind the scenes look at everything from the police department to economic development to the water treatment plant? Want to understand how the City's budget works?

Kannapolis 101 gives residents a behind-the-scenes look at how your local city government works. This special nine-week program starts Tuesday, September 16 and continues each Tuesday until November 18. However, there will be no class on Veterans Day, November 11. Classes are held from 6-8:30 p.m. at various City facilities. The program is free, and priority is given to Kannapolis residents.

Kannapolis 101 topics include:

• Overview of City Government
• Finance Department
• Public Works &Water Treatment
• Planning
• Police Department
• Parks & Recreation
• Fire Department
• Economic Development/Downtown Revitalization  

Seats are limited, so sign up today. 

Applications for the 2025 Kannapolis 101 class will open on July 15, 2025. 

Once opened, applications can be found on this page.