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Northglenn communications staff outline short video series to highlight community diversity
Summary
The city proposed a short-form video series to showcase staff, residents and local businesses on social media and Channel 8; council members supported the idea and asked about platform formatting and outreach to encourage participation.
City communications staff on March 3 presented a proposed short video series intended to highlight the diversity of Northglenn residents and employees and to foster inclusion and community connection.
Director of Communications Diana Wilson said the project grew from a strategic plan item and early input from the Diversity, Inclusion and Social Equity (DISE) Board. "This project is more than just storytelling as well. It's about reinforcing the city's commitment to inclusivity and celebrating the people who live and work here," Wilson said.
David Mullen, the city's communications specialist, described the proposed format as short, platform‑specific videos suitable for social media and Channel 8. "This series will highlight the diversity of our community staff and sharing personal stories that showcase the people who make Northglenn such a vibrant and welcoming place," Mullen said. He told council the team plans to adapt edits for platform formats and avoid TikTok and Snapchat because of ownership concerns; videos would be posted on the city's YouTube channel and distributed to Instagram, Facebook and X with native playback where possible.
Council members expressed broad support and offered suggestions for content and recruitment. Council member Burns and others suggested drawing subjects from existing programs such as Good Neighbor Awards, Beautiful Lawn awards and Rec Center classes to identify willing participants. Council member Nowicki asked about vertical formats for Instagram Reels and similar outlets; staff said they will prepare platform‑specific edits and time lengths to meet common social media constraints.
Wilson said the city will use internal contacts—economic development, parks and recreation and other departments—to recruit participants and that staff will accept community nominations if additional subjects are needed. Council members suggested possible series names including "Northglenn Proud" and "I am Northglenn."
The council did not take formal action; staff will proceed with pilot production and return as needed for scheduling and budgeting decisions.
