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City presents communications and library annual reports; communications seeks staffing and studio, library pushes lockers and outreach
Summary
Communications and library staff presented annual reports on Jan. 7 showing growth in digital engagement, new services such as a Town Talk podcast and Anytime Pickup lockers, and requests for additional staffing and facility investments.
The Victoria City Council on Jan. 7 received annual reports from the Communications and Public Affairs department and from the Victoria Public Library, hearing achievements, usage data and requests for future resources.
Ashley, communications director, told council the department grew its video output and engagement last year, launched a Town Talk podcast, and added a city alert center with geo‑targeted notifications for utility and waste customers. The communications team reported a 100% growth in video views and said demand for services now outstrips a seven‑person department. Ashley said the department is prioritizing personnel and equipment needs to reduce outsourced costs; she described a dedicated multimedia studio as a medium‑term goal to…
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