Funds in this Division are used to provide an effective communications program which includes the coordination and production of City publications, such as The Highlander (the City's monthly residential newsletter), and The Messenger (the City's monthly employee newsletter), and other informational brochures and publications.

The Communications Division is also responsible for coordinating media relations, and video production, including the departmental features and live broadcasts of City Council meetings. Special events, including the downtown summer concerts and the City's Annual 4th of July Concert and fireworks display, are also coordinated by this division.

The Communications Division also provides support in matters such as cable franchise renewal, franchise enforcement, and public access programming.

The Highlander

Cable Access Channel 10
Meeting Schedule:

City Council Meetings: Live City Council Meetings are aired at 7:30 PM on the second and fourth Monday of the month, and are played back Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and the first and third Monday of the month at 6:00 PM (see Channel 10 schedule for details). A VHS copy is available at the Highland Park Library.

Plan Commission Meetings: Live Plan Commission Meetings are aired at 7:30 PM on the first and third Tuesday of the month, and are played back Thursdays, the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM, and Saturdays at 1:00 PM. A VHS copy is available at the Highland Park Library.

Weekly Schedule: Programming on Highland Park's Public Access Channel changes on a weekly basis. A wide variety of topics are available on Public Access 10 which include, City Council Meetings, community interest programming, and information about local government. Community information is provided by a computerized bulletin board system that runs when taped programming is not airing.

Channel 10 Weekly Programming Schedule

Contact Information
If you have any comments or inquiries regarding the Communications Division, please email David Mitchell.