What are Beloit’s greatest strengths? What challenges lie ahead? And what priorities will shape the city’s future?
Join Beloit City Manager Daniel Ortiz Hernandez for an inside look at the opportunities, challenges, and decisions shaping our community. As the city’s top administrator, Ortiz Hernandez plays a key role in implementing City Council priorities, overseeing municipal operations, and planning for Beloit’s future.
During this session of The Civics Academy, he will discuss the city’s strategic planning efforts and share his perspective on Beloit’s strengths, opportunities for growth, and pressing challenges.
The conversation will also explore issues that directly affect residents, including public safety, education, and infrastructure. How is the city addressing staffing needs within the Beloit Police Department? What role can city government play in supporting education and creating opportunities for young people? And how does the city prioritize major capital improvement projects, from repairing aging roads to considering the need for a new police station?
Attendees will gain a better understanding of how city leaders balance community needs, available resources, and long-term goals when making decisions that affect Beloit’s future.
Whether you’re interested in local government, community development, or simply want to know what’s ahead for Beloit, this session offers an opportunity to hear directly from the City Manager and learn more about the issues shaping our city.


