Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Team Beverly Hills class, a city program that gives participants an inside look at Beverly Hills government and municipal operations.
The city will accept applications through Friday, Aug. 21. The program begins in October and continues through March, with sessions covering Public Works, Emergency Management, Information Technology, Community Services and Public Safety.
The upcoming class will include 50 residents. The City Council will appoint 30 participants, 18 will be chosen through a random lottery, and the Beverly Hills Unified School District will select two.
Five representatives from the Beverly Hills business community will also participate. All five business representatives will be appointed by the City Council, bringing the total class size to 55.
Established in 1996, Team Beverly Hills combines classroom sessions with interactive visits and presentations intended to explain how city departments operate. More than 800 residents have completed the program, according to the city.
The city also reports that more than 70 percent of current Beverly Hills elected officials and commissioners are Team Beverly Hills alumni, making the program a common entry point for residents seeking greater involvement in local government.
Applications and additional information are available at beverlyhills.org/teambeverlyhills. Questions may be directed to teambh@beverlyhills.org.
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