Communications

Administration Director Valerie Martin with New Phone

This month the CIty implemented a new Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phone system. The VOIP project was managed by our outgoing Administration Director, Valerie Martin. Valerie is leaving us to pursue an even more noble cause, teaching business skills to high school students in Cassville. She did a fantastic job bringing in this new technology and is leaving us on a high note.

Guest eJournal – A Communications Intern’s Thoughts From The Last Four Months

As a student at UW-Platteville, I am almost done with my political science and sustainable and renewable energy degrees. When I applied to intern with the federal government last semester in Washington DC, I had no idea they would throw me into their communications department.

Why a City Manager eJournal?

Hello and thank you for visiting the City Manager eJournal! I’m guessing that many of you are wondering: What is an eJournal? Why are you doing it? First, "eJournal" is just a name we made up because, due to current technology restrictions, our site isn’t a blog. If it were a blog, readers would be able to comment like other social media sites.

My previous boss and mentor, Scott Neal, City Manager of Edina, MN, is a big blogger.

Look above for a picture of Scott waving hello to the citizens of Platteville. He’s looking relaxed at the ICMA (International City/County Managers...