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City announces Commissioner Connect events, newsletter sign-ups and National Night Out details
Summary
Springfield promoted the Commissioner Connect series (first event July 15), a Commissioner/manager podcast series and newsletter sign-up; Pastor Michael Young will facilitate the July 15 event and the city urged residents to attend community policing and National Night Out activities.
The Springfield podcast promoted several community engagement initiatives, including a Commissioner Connect series, the city newsletter and upcoming community events.
Moderator said the first Commissioner Connect will feature Commissioners Larry Ricketts and Chris Wallace on July 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the downtown public library branch community room; Pastor Michael Young will help facilitate the conversation so residents have ample time to ask questions.
City Manager Bridal Heck emphasized that Commissioner Connect is designed to provide a candid, longer-form opportunity to speak with elected officials outside the formal three-minute public-comment timeline used in legislative meetings. "We wanted to provide an opportunity to have more, candid and longer dialogue, with your elected officials," she said.
The hosts urged listeners to subscribe to the city's monthly e-newsletter at springfieldohio.gov and to apply for Citizens Government Academy (13 spots remained at the time of the recording). They also announced the next Conversations with the City Manager session for Aug. 12, to be held at the Robert L. Evans Community Policing Substation (17 West Johnny Lytle).
Moderator promoted the next podcast episode, "Chief Chat," featuring community policing officer Brandon Davis, and reminded listeners that National Night Out is the first Tuesday in August from 5 to 8 p.m. at Veterans Park with activities and giveaways for families.
Contact and registration links were provided on the podcast and the city website; questions about events and registration were directed to the email address given during the episode.
