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Council directs staff to review communications assessment after consultant urges strategy over volume

Newman City Council · May 13, 2026
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Summary

Newman City Council voted unanimously to direct staff and the city attorney to review recommendations from a communications assessment by consultant Nikki Perry, who urged a strategic ‘hub-and-spoke’ outreach model, a dedicated police PIO, and more proactive storytelling.

Nikki Perry, of Nikki Perry Consulting, presented findings of a communications assessment to the Newman City Council and recommended the city shift from producing large volumes of content to a more strategic, collaborative approach that better targets audiences.

Perry told the council the city has "a very strong organizational culture" and a "well established brand identity," but suggested staff move to a…

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