2024 Community and Information Services Annual Report
The Community and Information Services Department is responsible for planning and implementing community engagement efforts, coordinating volunteers, managing information technology, and providing front-desk customer service. The department also serves as the focal point for all City communications. The Community and Information Services Director oversees the Communications and Engagement Coordinator and the Customer Service and Volunteer Specialist.
Community Engagement
Montgomery Citizens’ Leadership Academy
The Montgomery Citizens’ Leadership Academy continued in 2024!
Community Outreach
- Pop up Playdate With Asha in the Park
- Asha’s Good Vibes
- Lamp Post Luna Key History Game
- Twin Lakes Information Fair
- Jambulance City Information booths at events: Harvest Moon, Bastille Day, Car Show
- Arbor Day Tree Tour with Mike Rogers
- Vegas in the Village
- Montgomery Family Challenge
- Kids Photo Booth at Big Rig Gig and Touch a Truck
- Street Sign Sale
Video Production
- First Responder Recruitment Video
- Police Recruitment Video
- Fire Recruitment Video
Social Media Campaigns
- Lamp Post Luna find the key
- Winter Coloring Contest
- Light up Montgomery
- Resident Halloween Decorations
- Historic pictures, Anyone Remember…
- Beautification flower beds before and after
- Introducing Asha, Asha in the snow
- Created Smashing the Stigma Mental Health Podcast
Volunteerism
We encourage volunteerism to help people feel connected to their community. Sharing their talents and making a positive difference promotes a feeling of kinship and goodwill. In 2024, we had 389 volunteers donating over 3,496 hours of their time.
- Basket Planting 26 volunteers 65 Hours
- Beautification Day 34 volunteers 85 Hours
- Safety Village 50 volunteers 994 Hours
- 4th of July Parade and Festival 44volunteers 96 Hours
- Bastille Day Celebration 57 volunteers 177 Hours
- One Stop Drop 8 volunteers 29 Hours
- Amazing Race 25 Volunteers 119 Hours
- Harvest Moon Fall Festival 69 Volunteers 160 Hours
- Storm Sewer & Catch Basin Labeling Project 10 Volunteers 57 Hours
- Holiday Decorating (including Takedown in Jan. and Prep in Nov.) 58 Volunteers 102 Hours
- Holiday in the Village 13 Volunteers 35 Hours
Information Technology
In 2024, the City of Montgomery enhanced network security at the Safety Center, started Windows 10 to Windows 11 migration, and upgraded the locking system at Terwilliger Lodge.