Council Members

“Montgomery Quarter” A Project in Patience Part II

Posted on November 1, 2024

By Council Member Chris Dobrozsi I hope everyone had a wonderful summer with their friends and family and enjoyed the beginning of fall with our community building events, including The Amazing Race and Harvest Moon. I feel blessed to be able to live in this incredible community, we call Montgomery. As I am set to...

Another Successful Year

Posted on October 1, 2024

By Council Member Lee Ann Bissmeyer As we approach the end of 2024, I find myself reflecting on the significant strides we’ve made this year and the promising future ahead. Among our most notable achievements, the City of Montgomery’s sixth consecutive win of the Top Workplace award stands out. This, coupled with the timely progress...

Traffic

Posted on September 1, 2024

By Mayor Ron Messer What seven letter word strikes terror in the hearts of drivers? T R A F F I C. I, like many of us, have experienced this terror. Even here in our great city, where we received an overall 97% satisfaction rating in our last residents’ survey, traffic was one of the...

What If?

Posted on August 1, 2024

By Council Member Ken Suer WHAT IF the original settlers from Montgomery, New York had decided to create a settlement twenty or fifty miles away? Well, there might be a Montgomery, Ohio today but it wouldn’t be right here. WHAT IF the 1993 proposal to merge Montgomery and Symmes Township had succeeded? Well, there is...

Celebrating Freedom and Independence

Posted on July 1, 2024

By Vice Mayor Sasha Naiman In this season, many Americans take part in celebrations of Freedom and Independence – including right here in our Montgomery community! With Montgomery’s iconic July 4th parade and festival, as well as the BAMSO concert on July 3rd, we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Another...

Montgomery Made Better by Volunteers

Posted on June 1, 2024

By Council Member Catherine Mills-Reynolds I have now been on council for a little over five months. In these past few months, I have learned much. One of the highlights for me has been getting to know more of our citizens and becoming more familiar with our outstanding volunteers and their significant impact on our...

What You Should Expect From Me, Your Local Government Representative

Posted on May 1, 2024

By Council Member Craig Margolis I am honored to be serving another term on Montgomery City Council. I am encouraged that many have trust in me to serve their interests with the governance of the City of Montgomery. Elected officials in small cities play a pivotal role in shaping the community’s present and future. We are...

Leading in Mental Health Awareness

Posted on April 1, 2024

Council Message by Council Member Chris Dobrozsi Happy Spring 2024 to all. I hope everyone had a wonderful winter season and you were able to enjoy the few snow events we had – nothing is more beautiful than pure white snow blanketing the barren trees and landscape. With April upon us, my family and I...

Spring is Coming to Montgomery

Posted on March 1, 2024

Council Message by Council Member Lee Ann Bissmeyer Spring is a time for renewal and much like the weather you will see exciting projects taking shape in the City of Montgomery. We are all watching as Montgomery Quarter continues to evolve. Construction is progressing on the Hotel Rambler boutique hotel, which includes Sidecar Bar +...

Leadership

Posted on February 1, 2024

Council Message by Mayor Ron Messer Leadership. What is it? Why is it important? There are many definitions, books, college courses, and seminars on this multifaceted concept. Having studied it in graduate school, the military, and my business career, I now have the privilege to be part of it first hand here in Montgomery. So...

Thank you, Montgomery!

Posted on December 1, 2023

Council Message by Mayor Craig Margolis My tenure as your mayor is ending, I now have a chance to reflect on the incredible journey we have shared over the past two years in Montgomery, our great city. Together, we have achieved milestones, faced challenges, and built a stronger, more united community. During my term, we...

Change is Coming!

Posted on November 1, 2023

Council Message by Council Member Mike Cappel At writing time, we are in the midst of an election–sometimes called the silly season by government employees. Preposterous claims are made, exploding a once in a generation issue into what appears to be something frequent. All our personal problems suddenly become the fault of a particular candidate...