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Our purpose
We serve the community and anyone who may interact with Tempe by providing connections between the community and city government. We foster interaction and help resolve issues that result in a well-informed and engaged community.
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The Community Relations Office connects Tempe government to the community we serve by providing information about programs and activities, engaging our residents in their neighborhoods, and resolving community concerns. We make sure you get everything you want to know.
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Shelley Hearn, Office Administrator
Monica Lamparter, Executive Assistant
Community Relations Fax Number
City Hall, 3rd floor reception desk
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(480) 350-8906
(480) 350-8909
(480) 350-8996
(480) 350-8830 |
The divisions that make up the Community Relations Office include:
Communication and Media Relations
Local, national and international media turn to the city’s Communication and Media Relations Division when they need information about Tempe programs, services and events. The division focuses on getting information to residents and businesses in Tempe through a variety of ways including newsletters, Tempe 11, media outreach, events, advertising and social media.
Nikki Ripley
Comm. & Media Relations Manager
Public Information Officer- Community Development
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(480) 350-8846 |
Public Information Officers (PIO)
Amanda Nelson, Public Information Officer - Public Works/Water |
(480) 350-2707 |
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Sue Taaffe, Public Information Officer - Transit/Fire
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(480) 350-8663 |
Denise Rentschler, Public Information Officer - Community Services; Recreation & Social Services
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(480) 350-5209 |
Kris Baxter-Ging, Public Information Officer - Community Services; Library & Cultural Services
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(480) 858-2059 |
Web & Graphic Design
Michele Gurrieri, Web & Design Coordinator |
(480) 350-8937 |
| Martha Garner, Web & Design Coordinator |
(480) 350-8919 |
Tempe 11
Skip Neeley, Video Production Coordinator |
(480) 350-8474 |
| Greg Wolfe, Video Production Coordinator |
(480) 350-8862 |
Mayor and Council Offices
The Mayor and City Councilmembers are assisted by a dedicated team who connect the community to their elected officials. Staff support includes researching policy, writing correspondence, scheduling meetings and responding to inquiries from residents and business owners.
Neighborhood Services
This team is committed to preserving the integrity of Tempe’s residential areas and to promoting a sense of community by encouraging citizen participation in problem-solving and planning activities with elected officials and city staff. The division also provides technical and informational services to 72 neighborhood associations (ranging in membership from 20 to 1,500 households), 114 homeowners’ associations and five affiliate groups.
Get connected
We want to hear from you. Contact the City Council and city staff anytime to express your opinions, get help with a problem or brainstorm a new idea. Visit www.tempe.gov/newsroom or call 480-350-4311 to get started. All in all, it’s pretty simple, right? Get the information you need, when you need it, in the way you like it, to help make your life easier.
Affiliated Organizations
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Tempe Community Council
Downtown Tempe Community
Tempe Tourism Office
Tempe Chamber of Commerce
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(480) 858-2300
(480) 355-6060
1(866) 914-1052
(480) 967-7891 |