Honoring roots, planning routes!
February 11 & 25, 6-9 pm
We’re looking for a few good people to join us in the long-awaited return of Sumner University 2026. In this two-evening program, you will give us feedback and insight to begin the process of building the 2027-28 Budget. Meanwhile, we’ll transform you into informed “Scholared Sumnerites” who truly understand how your city works and can wow friends at parties with your knowledge. With the theme “Honoring Roots, Planning Routes,” this interactive experience will take you behind the scenes of city operations, from budget decisions to public safety to long-term planning.
Day 2, “The Soul,” explores how Sumner grows and governs. Sessions cover financial operations through an interactive budget simulator, future visioning, and what it takes to maintain our parks and trail systems. The program concludes with an interactive workshop where you’ll weigh in on realistic future scenarios for Sumner. Complete the program and receive your Sumner University diploma, suitable for framing, and exclusive t-shirt.
Attendance is limited to 50 scholars. The cost to participate is giving up two evenings for a total of six hours of your time. Recommended for people who live, work or own a business in Sumner.
Sumner University Day 1 Presentations
Introduction to Sumner University
Sumner University Interactive Games
*Sumner Flush game is not currently optimized for iPhone users. Sorry for any inconvenience.
The Sumner Trivia Game is a link to a Kahoot Online Game. It’s available to the first 200 participants. (We didn’t pay for the super fancy, expensive setting that allowed for more.) If needed, the Game Pin is 09164628.