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Important RITA Links for Filing Your City of Montgomery Taxes The City of Montgomery uses the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) to collect local income taxes. Residents and businesses can file their local income tax returns with RITA using the following methods: RITA eFile: Click "My Account" to securely file your return through RITA’s website. Individual...

Public Works

About The Public Works Department is responsible for: maintenance of buildings and grounds, including City parks and four landmark buildings beautification efforts throughout the community, including Montgomery’s Heritage District maintaining 47 centerline miles of public streets storm sewer system in the public rights-of-way Montgomery Community Pool fleet maintenance operation of the Hopewell Cemetery Department staff...

Commercial Buildings Approved at Montgomery Quarter

The Planning Commission recently approved plans for the commercial buildings in Phase 1 of the Montgomery Quarter, except for the proposed boutique hotel and a commercial building along Main Street. This approval also did not include approval of the proposed luxury, life-style apartments, which has been tabled by the Commission. Phase I of the project...

I Don’t Miss Mayberry

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...

Diversity and Inclusion Committee honored for innovation

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...

The World Comes to Montgomery

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...

A Different Summer

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...

Will you join us?

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? ...

Message Regarding George Floyd and Unrest

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...

Living through these times

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...

Council History and Unprecedented Times

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...

Thank Montgomery’s health care professionals and front-line workers!

#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...

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Some Ideas for 2020

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:...

Bethesda North Hospital – Investing in the Next 50 Years

March Council Message by Mayor Chris Dobrozsi Bethesda North Hospital held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Harold M. & Eugenia S. Thomas Comprehensive Care Center on January 16. The $80 million facility is the new front door to the hospital campus, and its innovative design sets the tone of the world-class care that...

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A Cup of Coffee and a Conversation

February Council Message by Mike Cappel, Council Member On November 17, 2019, one of my fellow UC students took his own life. My heart broke at this horrible, unbelievable news, and my sadness grew deeper when I realized that his family, close friends, and others that knew him better experienced even deeper gut ripping pain than...

Meet Chip Harrod, A Diversity and Inclusion Committee Member

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...

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