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Council previews redesigned city website, staff says launch planned for July 22

3207682 · May 7, 2025
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City staff previewed a redesigned, mobile-first City of Beaumont website that emphasizes quick access to top services, a new mega menu, image tiles and an optional chatbot; staff said the vendor expects a July 22 deployment if schedule allows.

City staff presented a preview of a redesigned City of Beaumont website at the May 6 meeting, demonstrating a mobile-first homepage, a retooled navigation structure and new content tiles intended to put frequently used services—trash, public safety and permits—closer to residents.

Julie Van Hovey led the demonstration and said the redesign grew from multi-department staff work with the CivicPlus vendor and a website committee that reviewed analytics for the city’s top pages. "We focused on creating an intuitive mobile first experience that works well across departments and reflects how residents actually use the site,"…

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