Category: Council Corner

Spring is Coming to Montgomery

Council Message by Council Member Lee Ann Bissmeyer Spring is a time for renewal and much like the weather you will see exciting projects taking shape in the City of Montgomery. We are all watching as Montgomery Quarter continues to evolve. Construction is progressing on the Hotel Rambler boutique hotel, which includes Sidecar Bar + … Continued

Leadership

Council Message by Mayor Ron Messer Leadership. What is it? Why is it important? There are many definitions, books, college courses, and seminars on this multifaceted concept. Having studied it in graduate school, the military, and my business career, I now have the privilege to be part of it first hand here in Montgomery. So … Continued

Thank you, Montgomery!

Council Message by Mayor Craig Margolis My tenure as your mayor is ending, I now have a chance to reflect on the incredible journey we have shared over the past two years in Montgomery, our great city. Together, we have achieved milestones, faced challenges, and built a stronger, more united community. During my term, we … Continued

Change is Coming!

Council Message by Council Member Mike Cappel At writing time, we are in the midst of an election–sometimes called the silly season by government employees. Preposterous claims are made, exploding a once in a generation issue into what appears to be something frequent. All our personal problems suddenly become the fault of a particular candidate … Continued

Election Season

Council Message by Council Member Sasha Naiman With the election approaching, your voice matters—on your ballot and in the community. On your ballot, your voice impacts your neighborhoods, schools, and day-to-day living. America has over 19,000 incorporated cities, towns, and villages with varying governmental structures. Each has elected officials to carry out vital community functions. … Continued

United Montgomery

Council Message by Council Member Chris Dobrozsi Is it Labor Day already? Where has the summer gone? As I sit here writing this article, these are the thoughts going through my mind. But oh, what a summer it has been. With vacations behind us and kids back in school, I find this the perfect time … Continued

Yes, Budgeting Can Be Fun!

Council Message by Vice Mayor Lee Ann Bissmeyer I just added one of my favorite city events to my calendar. No, it is not Bastille Day or the Holiday in the Village event; it is the annual 4-hour budget review meeting! I know many of you will think I am weird, but I really love … Continued

Continual Improvement

Council Message by Council Member Ron Messer Wow! It’s hard to believe how things have changed since my wife, three daughters, and I moved from Blue Ash to Montgomery in 1986. I was working for a large consumer goods company at that time, and it was just beginning to implement a formal and structured “total … Continued

Hi Neighbor!

Council Message by Mayor Craig Margolis Are you a good neighbor? Do you think the art of being neighborly is lost? What does being a good neighbor in twenty-first century America actually mean? Montgomery prides itself on being a city of residents and neighbors. Where most of our land mass is single-family homes, your chances … Continued

Inspiration for Change

Council Message by Mike Cappel Once I became involved with Montgomery as a volunteer and later as a Council Member, I began to meet inspirational people and businesses everywhere. Perhaps I didn’t recognize inspiration, but I found the Inspired within the ranks of Montgomery volunteers, staff, council and later in other communities, politicians and even … Continued

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