The Community Relations Division of the City Manager's office provides services that help residents and businesses connect with the City government. Community Relations uses a variety of tools to provide accurate, timely, and reliable information to the public. These include printed materials, City website, social media (Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor, Instagram), and cable television networks (Comcast/Xfinity Channel 16 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99).
The Community Relations Division is responsible for a variety of functions:
- Represents the City at community functions, community meetings, civic organizations, and governmental groups.
- Coordinates city-wide special events and processing Special Event Applications.
- Promotes City sponsored and co-sponsored special events and activities through fundraising initiatives, marketing materials, calendar listings, and more.
- Provides public information and education regarding various initiatives.
- Works closely with all departments to maintain up-to-date content on the City's website.
- Oversees the City's newsletter Bellaire Boulevard Newsletter, maintains the City's social media sites, the City's listserve (notify me), and the City's mass notification service PrepareBellaire.
- Works with Community Partners and maintains community calendar.
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City Manager's Weekly Memo
City Council Meeting Information and Recordings
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