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FY 2025-2026 Highlights

Create and distribute FlashVote surveys on a variety of topics to engage Bedford residents.
Completed 2025 Annual Report (www.bedfordtx.gov/annualreport).
Won five awards from the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers for Best Report, Poster
Design, Social Media Post, Social Media Campaign, and Multi-Image Photography.
Won four video programming awards from the Texas Association of Telecommunication Officers and
Advisors (TATOA).

Departmental Goals

Organizational Excellence
Communicate organization's awards and accomplishments.
Showcase achievements that make the City of Bedford a top employer
Improve the City's website content and design by undergoing periodic website redesigns.

Economic Development

Create awareness of new restaurants and one-of-a-kind businesses within the community through
communication channels to encourage residents to shop local and keep our business community thriving.
Communicate infrastructure improvements that have a positive impact on the business and residential
community.

Transformation and Redevelopment
Spotlight measures and news showcasing business transformation/development within Bedford.
Improve organizational transparency by communicating important information pertaining to roads, capital
projects, events, and other important City of Bedford news.

Quality of Life

Strengthen community identity and highlighting local achievements and beauty, while creating a positive
reputation for Bedford, which also leads to visitors and new residents.
Tell the City's story through resident and business features.
Keep residents informed about news and projects that matter to the community, fostering support and
engagement in their local government.
Communicate the City's events and programs, to increasing attendance, participation, and quality of life
while also boosting local tax dollars.

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