The Communications Office develops mutual understanding and support between the city government, the community and diverse publics by communicating information, managing municipal public relations, and encouraging citizen involvement.
The staff helps citizens to stay informed about city services and aware of opportunities for citizen involvement and input on major issues and projects.
During emergencies, such as hurricanes, they manage the public and media information processes to inform citizens about vital information.
The Communications Office publishes City Page and a variety of other citizen publications.