Open Topics
- Should Government Be Run Like A Business?»
- This debate has gone on for decades. Many look at what they perceive as government waste and demand tighter accountability. While others look at the greed of some in private enterprise and think government should be held to a higher standard. Businesses have customers, governments have citizens. Should citizens be partners, not customers, in running government? Should government really be run like a business?
- Tweens & Teens»
- Tweens and teens are a hard demographic to engage in City recreation. Where do these age groups gather for recreation? What should the City add to its recreation programming to attract tweens and teens? What role could a youth council play in engaging teens in the community?
- Your Home/Business Value»
- County Auditor Dusty Rhodes recently sent all Hamilton County property owners a tentative value update on their residential or business property. Do you believe that this tentative value on your property is correct? Why or Why not?
- Montgomery Home Improvements»
- What will you be doing to beautify your property this year? Has the economy hampered your ability to improve your home and yard the way you would like?
- What is YOUR favorite place to eat?»
- What is YOUR favorite place to eat?
- A Greener Montgomery?»
- What are some of the barriers to being a greener, healthier City? What would increase your use of a non-motorized form of transportation (i.e. walking, bicycling, etc.) in the City of Montgomery?
- Montgomery "Community Star"»
- Do you know of a “community star” that deserves recognition for the impact he or she has made locally?
Closed Topics
- Patriotism & You»
- It is often heard that Americans are not as patriotic today as in the past. Is it true? Or, has the definition of "being patriot" changed over time? What does it mean to be patriotic? Wikipedia, the on line dictionary, describes patriotism as "devotion to ones country." during a time of year when a nation celebrates significant national holidays relating to liberty, many residents begin thinking about patriotism. This year finds the nation reflecting on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Natural disasters and rebellion are surfacing in much of the world. What do all these events mean as the nation stops to ponder patriotism and how it should translate into action? What does it mean to be patriotic?
- Your Montgomery Story»
- "Montgomery, the City where ___________." When talking to family, friends and business associates, how do you fill in this phrase reflecting today and the future?
- Water Main Project»
- Cincinnati Water Works will soon replace a large water main on Montgomery Rd. What ideas do you have about minimizing this project's impact on you, other residents and the community?
- Does Your Vote Matter?»
- Will you vote? Does your vote really matter?
- The Montgomery Farmers' Market»
- Have you visited the Montgomery Farmers' Market this summer? If so, what was your experience?
- Driving and Cell Phone Regulations»
- Should texting and/or talking on a cell phone while driving be regulated? If so, how?
- "Dart Wars" go too far?»
- When do "dart wars "and other teen pranks cross the line from "fun" to risky behavior to criminal?
- Being nosy...or should you know?»
- Do you know your neighbors? Would you know if something is amiss? Is it your business?
- Farmers' Market»
- If Montgomery were to have an outdoor farmers' market, would you patronize the market? Where should it be located? What day and time would you want it open? And, what would you like to see as vendors and products?
