Communications And External Affairs

Responsibilities

The Communications and External Affairs Department, responsible for providing effective communication with residents, staff and council, works to increase the understanding of and support for city programs, policies and projects, and to develop positive media relations that provide balanced coverage of city issues.

  1. Media/External Communication
  2. Internal Communication
  3. Web Content/Social Media
  4. Outreach & Communications Plan
  5. Monthly Newsletter
  6. News & Videos

Media/External Communication ensures timely and accurate public information of city operations, projects and policies, council action, crisis/disaster communications, economic vitality initiatives, and awareness campaigns through traditional media, press releases, social media and the internet.

MEDIA RELATIONS

All media requests for interviews or information at City Hall should be directed to the Office of Communications. The Office will work diligently to ensure that all media requests to meet with public officials or obtain public documents are addressed promptly.