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
Council Message by Council Member Sasha Naiman With the election approaching, your voice matters—on your ballot and in the community. On your ballot, your voice impacts your neighborhoods, schools, and day-to-day living. America has over 19,000 incorporated cities, towns, and villages with varying governmental structures. Each has elected officials to carry out vital community functions. … Continued
The City of Montgomery Beautification and Tree Commission has awarded the summer 2023 Seasons of Beauty Award to Fred and Melinda Barbi. The home’s beautiful front yard was bursting with blooms in baskets, boxes, and more this summer. The Barbi home was abundant with summer blooms, including both annuals and perennials. A Japanese maple, variegated … Continued
Council Message by Council Member Chris Dobrozsi Is it Labor Day already? Where has the summer gone? As I sit here writing this article, these are the thoughts going through my mind. But oh, what a summer it has been. With vacations behind us and kids back in school, I find this the perfect time … Continued
While the City is partnering with the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) to administer your municipal income tax for the City of Montgomery, we will still provide the same excellent service in the tax office. This collaborative partnership with RITA allows the online filing and payment processing many of you have requested. We expect to … Continued
Council Message by Vice Mayor Lee Ann Bissmeyer I just added one of my favorite city events to my calendar. No, it is not Bastille Day or the Holiday in the Village event; it is the annual 4-hour budget review meeting! I know many of you will think I am weird, but I really love … Continued
A comprehensive community plan uses a long-range vision to guide city leaders’ decision-making regarding future development. It contains goals and objectives and directs how the community moves toward a unified development vision. Our last comprehensive plan was updated in 2007, and a new update of priorities that reflect the ideals of citizens and city officials … Continued
Many people say they’ve always considered signing up for the Montgomery Citizens’ Leadership Academy but have yet to. So, what’s holding you back? Here are two frequently asked questions with Amy Frederick, Communications and Engagement Coordinator, who organizes the 10-week class. Are the sessions hours-long lectures with PowerPoints? There are 10 unique workshops every Thursday … Continued
Council Message by Council Member Ron Messer Wow! It’s hard to believe how things have changed since my wife, three daughters, and I moved from Blue Ash to Montgomery in 1986. I was working for a large consumer goods company at that time, and it was just beginning to implement a formal and structured “total … Continued
Ohioans can legally discharge 1.4G consumer fireworks in Ohio on certain days. Here’s a breakdown of what you can and can’t do under the law. When can Ohioans discharge fireworks? Ohioans can discharge consumer fireworks on the following dates and times: July 3, 4, and 5, and the weekends immediately before and after (4 p.m.-11 … Continued
