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
Congratulations to Montgomery Police Officer Bob Otte on his retirement. Bob has spent 27 years in law enforcement, including nearly 22 serving the City of Montgomery. During his career, Bob served as a Resource Officer at Sycamore Junior High School, a narcotics investigator with the Drug Abuse Reduction Taskforce (DART), and an Assistant Commander with … Continued
Eye-catching colorful murals now greet visitors to Montgomery Quarter. As you walk from the parking garages, you’re greeted with colorful images of butterflies and children by Bru Burger Bar. At the same time, on the other side of MQ, you’ll see City Landmarks in rich blues grace the walls of a hallway connecting the parking … Continued
Catherine Mills-Reynolds grew up in Montgomery and is a graduate of the Sycamore School District. She received her BA in International Relations from the University of Cincinnati and her MA in Public Policy and Management from The Ohio State University. Catherine has served as a member on the Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of … Continued
Mayor and Vice Mayor elected by peers Three Montgomery City Council members were sworn into office at the ceremony and reorganization meeting held on December 6 at Montgomery City Hall. Council members Ken Suer and Craig Margolis were re-elected in November and sworn in on December 6 to serve on the Montgomery City Council, each for … Continued
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
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
Residents of all ages submitted their information and pictures of their dog to the Top Dog Contest this summer, letting us know how much their pooch means to them and why they should be named Top Dog! And, the winner is…. FRANNIE! The incredible Portuguese Water Dog was entered by 10-year-old Montgomery resident Leo Webber. … Continued
The City of Montgomery is proud to be awarded a Top Workplace, 2023, by the Cincinnati Enquirer for the fifth year in a row. It is a title the City and staff work hard to maintain. “We are incredibly proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the Cincinnati area for the fifth consecutive … Continued
Yes, you need to recycle your old batteries. Batteries, a necessity of modern life, contain toxic chemicals. If placed in a landfill, these chemicals leak, contaminate groundwater, and damage ecosystems. Transportation of trashed batteries is also a hazard, with a number of battery-caused refuse truck fires reported every year. Finally, the chemicals needed for the … Continued
