Mayor Steven L. Reed said on the final episode of Season 1 of his podcast "Mayor's Take" that public engagement and travel are central tools for explaining city actions and attracting investment, and he announced plans for Season 2 of on‑location episodes.

Reed said the formal duties set out in Act 6‑18 for Montgomery's mayor include ensuring basic city services, balancing the budget and keeping the city safe, but that his role as chief executive also requires promoting the city and building partnerships. "I think, for a lot of people, if you only see the formal side of what we do, you don't see the informal, and things that really go into making up our achievements," Reed said.

Reed framed the podcast as one way to give residents more background on how the administration operates and why officials make particular choices. He described staying reachable by phone and text and said he travels to promote Montgomery to potential partners and investors. Reed said he plans Season 2 to include episodes recorded at local institutions such as Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama State University and other community locations, and invited listeners to suggest places to record.

The mayor noted the tension between day‑to‑day operational duties and the promotional role he performs. "As a chief executive officer, you can't get too far into things and still keep your vision in terms of where you're supposed to be going," Reed said, referencing the 1975 law that established Montgomery's mayor–council government. He described maintaining contact with city staff while also meeting leaders and potential investors outside Montgomery to bring jobs and partnerships to the city.

Reed also mentioned that outreach has included attending panels with other Southern mayors and that the podcast format allows more conversational exchanges than standard press briefings. He closed by thanking listeners and staff, and by urging viewers to post suggestions for audiobooks and streaming shows for summer travel.

Season 2 of "Mayor's Take" will feature on‑location recordings aimed at highlighting different neighborhoods and institutions across Montgomery. Reed said the show will continue to be used to explain administration initiatives and to solicit community feedback.