January Council Message by Vice Mayor Craig Margolis The year 2020 was one for the history books. I think we could all agree it has been a unique and challenging year, and our thoughts go out to anyone who has suffered a loss due to the pandemic. Through it all, the City has been steadfast … Continued
December Council Message by Gerri Harbison As we enter into this holiday season of family and friends, it is a good time to personally reflect on our lives’ events over the past year and look forward to the hope and promise of the New Year. I want to use this opportunity to touch briefly on … Continued
November Council Message by Ken Suer So far, COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the world and our country. It is bad, and it may get worse before getting better. Everyone in Montgomery has been affected in some way; however, my grandparents experienced something even worse… The 1918-1919 influenza pandemic during WWI was the … Continued
October Council Message by Mayor Chris Dobrozsi With summer in the rearview mirror, I find the beautiful colors and smells of fall to be a warm welcome to us all as every day brings us one day closer to the end of these trying times. Whether you are battling issues with employment, mental/physical health, financial … Continued
September Council Message by Council Member Mike Cappel As I write this, I’m isolated in our basement office/safe room for the sixteenth straight week, working from home in compliance with Governor DeWine’s Safer at Home order. I am surrounded by sadness: I receive constant Malthusian updates on our future, 25 percent of my retirement savings … Continued
August Council Message by Vice Mayor Craig Margolis It was a Saturday morning, 10 a.m., and I was preparing for a Council meeting. Yes, a Saturday morning Council meeting, and I found myself adjusting my cell phone to work with my headphones. Our emergency meeting that morning was to vote on a resolution declaring a … Continued
July Council Message by Lynda Roesch July is the busiest month of the year for the City of Montgomery. The City usually celebrates July 4th with a parade and a concert in Montgomery Park on July 3rd. Because all of these events involve audiences numbering in the thousands, we have been forced to reimagine the … Continued
June Council Message by Lee Ann Bissmeyer We know we are living through times that for years to come will be recounted in history books for future generations. While we hunker down in our homes spending time with our families, we are taking up new hobbies that we never found time for, catching up on … Continued
May Council Message by Gerri Harbison On Saturday, March 21, 2020, the City of Montgomery made history. Montgomery City Council and Staff conducted our first-ever conference call meeting with a resolution voted on remotely. This is typically not allowed, but the Attorney General granted permission for municipalities to be able to conduct business virtually during … Continued
April Council Message by Council Member Ken Suer With the recent start of 2020, you ─ or people you know ─ may have considered some New Year’s resolutions. Some of these are followed through on. Many others are quickly abandoned. Well, according to author Brian Tracy, there are only four ways you can change your life. They are: … Continued
