By Council Member Chris Dobrozsi As I sit here writing my final Council article, a host of emotions are running through my mind, but most prevalent are the feelings of being honored and humbled as I look back on 25 years of serving the residents of the City – 16 years on Council (6 years … Continued
By Council Member Lee Ann Bissmeyer I’ve been fielding many questions about the structure at the center of the roundabout by Montgomery Quarter, as well as inquiries about when the lanes around it will reopen and traffic will resume. Hopefully, by the time this gets to your door, construction will be nearing completion, and traffic … Continued
By Mayor Ron Messer Earning an A+ is a significant milestone, whether in school, business, government, charity, or other areas. It acknowledges competence and achievement in fulfilling purpose and mission. One of the most respected rating agencies for communities nationally has given Montgomery an A+ again this year. For perspective, less than 1% of all … Continued
By Council Member Ken Suer This summer marked the 50th anniversary of our 4th of July parade and festival, a fine tradition and a great example of our community spirit. Over the past fifty years, much has changed, but much has also remained the same. Here are JUST A FEW examples: Fifty years ago, Montgomery … Continued
By Council Member Craig Margolis If you were standing in front of Ferris’s Hardware Store back in 1975, you’d be witnessing the birth of a tradition. That summer, as part of the nation’s 1976 Bicentennial celebrations, Montgomery launched its very first Independence Day Parade—a homespun affair of patriotic floats, proud Scouts, spirited neighborhoods, and plenty … Continued
By Council Member Catherine Mills-Reynolds School’s out, you’ve most likely already been hitting up the Montgomery Pool, and perhaps your children are even enrolled in some of the many summer camps and activities the city provides. Summer is certainly a great time to live in Montgomery. With so many activities, festivals and restaurants, it can … Continued
By Vice Mayor Sasha Naiman May is a beautiful month in Montgomery. The flowers blossom, neighbors gather, and our parks fill with life. It’s a time of renewed energy, of growth—and a perfect moment to reflect on the kind of community we’re striving to be. What’s in bloom for you today? What seeds are you … Continued
By Mayor Ron Messer It’s that time of year when our personal attention turns to paying off holiday debts, covering price increases, and paying taxes. The topic of taxes was one of the four most mentioned concerns in our last resident survey. And, on the national level, there’s the frequent news about our Federal government’s … Continued
By Council Member Ken Suer 2025 is here – and I think it is amazing that we are already nearly one quarter of the way through the 21st century! The New Year is in many ways a fresh start and an opportunity for reflection. There are a lot of possibilities as we think about the … Continued
By Vice Mayor Sasha Naiman I am grateful to be part of such a civically engaged Montgomery community, where residents feel empowered to voice different perspectives at Council meetings, write to the City with their ideas, and participate in open dialogue about the issues that matter most to them. The decisions made by the Council … Continued
