Category: Council Corner

Spring Brings a Feeling of Hope

Council Message by Vice Mayor Lee Ann Bissmeyer As I write this article in early April for May, I’m looking out the window at the rain with snow in the forecast for this weekend. I can’t help but liken the similarities of the unpredictable Montgomery weather we are accustomed to with the seemingly never-ending changes … Continued

It’s OK to Talk About Mental Health

Council Message by Mayor Craig Margolis Six months ago, I shared plans of a community initiative designed to address mental health concerns in our community. Through our many programs, commissions, and initiatives, Montgomery wants to continue to be known as a caring community, and promoting good mental health will be another way of demonstrating we … Continued

Fitness is More Than Physical

Council Message By Ron Messer It’s that time of year again when we are between the holidays and our vacation season at the pool or beach. That means it may be time to “adjust” our weight or shape and get beach, pool, or sports fit. So what is fitness? We know that physical fitness is … Continued

Several Observations

Council Message by Ken Suer A few months ago, we held a local election for City Council, and there since has been some transition. After serving our community for two decades, Lynda Roesch decided not to run and, in effect, retired.  Lynda is a class act. On Council, she was always calm, courteous, poised, thoughtful, and she … Continued

A United Montgomery

Council Message by Chris Dobrozsi HAPPY NEW YEAR!  As we welcome in 2022, I am optimistic we will soon put the pandemic in the rearview mirror and set our sights on new year’s resolutions including the hope that our daily lives will fully return to normal activities.  Life for all of us has been challenging … Continued

Reflections

Council Message by Lynda Roesch November is election month, and this is the first municipal election in over 20 years that I am not running. For more than 21 years, I have had the incredible privilege to serve the Montgomery community as a council member. During that time, much has changed in the City. The … Continued

Council Message from Lee Ann Bissmeyer

This weekend I spent time with my colleagues on Council and 19 City staff members at our Strategic Plan Retreat. We worked with Management Partners, a consulting firm with whom we have a long-standing relationship, to navigate us through the process. The guiding document was the results from the 2021 Survey of Residents that you … Continued

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Council Message by Vice Mayor Craig Margolis The phone rings at an unexpected time of day. The response to the conversation is surprise and shock. With emotions ranging from despair and bewilderment to “I saw the signs, but I felt helpless and did not know what to do.” Those are just some of the reactions … Continued

Still Learning

Council Message by Ron Messer On Sunday, February 21st, I was pleasantly surprised when I got a call from Mayor Dobrozsi informing me that I was selected to fill the open seat on City Council and would be sworn in on March 3rd.   I was also excited to start this new learning experience in the … Continued

The Last 25 Years and a Look Forward

Council Message by Ken Suer The past 25 years in Montgomery produced a lot of changes.  The next 25 years will no doubt be quite eventful as well.  Here are a FEW of the things I have seen since 1995: 1995 – The City’s Bicentennial, groundbreaking for Ohio National building, new Surgical wing at Bethesda … Continued

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