President Joe Biden signs the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law on June 17th, 2021. Photo Credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images On June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of freedom. More than 250,000 African Americans embraced freedom … Continued
The City of Montgomery, like most American communities, is growing and diversifying. Presently, Sycamore Community Schools has a student population representing 41 nationalities and spoken languages, making it one of the most culturally diverse systems in the state. Approximately 10 percent of Montgomery residents are cultural minorities. City council and administration believe the infusion of … Continued
The City of Montgomery Diversity and Inclusion Committee was recently honored on July 29 with the Local Government Innovation Award during the 2020 Alliance for Innovation Transforming Local Government Conference. The committee was recognized for its efforts to bring awareness of diversity and inclusion to the Montgomery community. City Manager Brian Riblet, Matthew Vanderhorst, community … Continued
Last month, we saw the pain of a community reeling from the death of a civilian by law enforcement. We sat at home, watching the news on our televisions or smartphones. We saw the pain on our neighbors’ faces once again, disbelieving that this is happening in America. We asked ourselves, what can we do? … Continued
Council Message by Mayor Chris Dobrozsi In light of the recent tragic events in Minneapolis, it is important to remind our residents, business owners and visitors that the City of Montgomery condemns racism and acts of violence, and that ALL City staff are firmly committed to treating everyone with respect and dignity. Montgomery City Council … Continued
#TurnMontgomeryBlue April 20 – May 9 is designated as a time of caring in the City of Montgomery. Say, thank you to all of Montgomery’s healthcare professionals and front-line workers for turning Montgomery blue! Healthcare workers, restaurants, and grocery stores have remained open to ensure our health and safety during this pandemic. We are urging all … Continued
The City of Montgomery, like most American communities, is growing and diversifying. Presently, Sycamore Community Schools has a student population representing 54 nationalities and 41 spoken languages, making it one of the most culturally diverse systems in the state. Approximately 10 percent of Montgomery residents are cultural minorities. City council and administration believe the infusion … Continued
The City of Montgomery, like most American communities, is growing and diversifying. Presently, Sycamore Community Schools has a student population representing 54 nationalities and 41 spoken languages, making it one of the most culturally diverse systems in the state. Approximately 10 percent of Montgomery residents are cultural minorities. City council and administration believe the infusion … Continued
The City of Montgomery, like most American communities, is growing and diversifying. Presently, Sycamore Community Schools has a student population representing 54 nationalities and 41 spoken languages, making it one of the most culturally diverse systems in the State. Approximately 10 percent of Montgomery residents are cultural minorities. City Council and administration believe the infusion … Continued
The City of Montgomery, like most American communities, is growing and diversifying. Presently, Sycamore Community Schools has a student population representing 54 nationalities and 41 spoken languages, making it one of the most culturally diverse systems in the State. Approximately 10 percent of Montgomery residents are cultural minorities. City Council and administration believe the infusion … Continued
