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Wendy Meyer-Jerke, Public Information Officer
Phone: (308) 385-5444, Ext 148 
100 E First Street, Grand Island, Nebraska 68801 or
P.O. Box 1968, Grand Island, Nebraska 68802-1968		 Email your comments and questions to the
  The role of the City’s Public Information Office is to create and enhance accurate, timely, and honest communication between the City of Grand Island and its employees, the general public and the media. Creating public awareness and understanding about the workings of Grand Island government and the community is also a key focus of the Public Information Division. A comprehensive program of information about City services, activities, and facilities is provided in print, electronic, and video formats.
  The responsibilities of the Public Information Office include:
• GITV Channels 6 (Charter Communications Cable) and 56 (UHF via TV antenna)
• GITV Channel 12 (Charter Communication Cable)
• City of Grand Island Web Site
• Media Contact and City Spokesperson
• Provide Public Information to the Citizens of Grand Island
• Public Relations and Marketing Tools
• Event Planning and Promotion
• Coordinator of the Community Youth Council
 
  • Grand Island Television (GITV) - Grand Island Television, also referred to as GITV, is the City’s Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Station that serves the residents of Grand Island and Hall County. GITV can be viewed on Channel 6 for those citizens who have Charter Communications cable or Channel 56 for those who do not have cable. In addition to these news channels, Charter Communications cable Channel 12 is also an important part of GITV, serving as the community’s information channel.
  • GITV Channels 6 (Charter Communications Cable) and 56 (UHF via TV antenna)— Channels 6 and 56 are channels that air news segments that are educational, governmental, or community related in nature. Public service announcements and programs provided by other government entities and non-profit organizations are also included in the mix. City Council meetings and study sessions are broadcast live on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. and are rebroadcast each weekday “On the 9’s.” Hall County Board of Supervisor meetings, Grand Island Public School Board meetings, Inside Education, Short Stack Power Pack segments, Cover-to-Cover and live Citizen Review Committee meetings are all aired on this station. Get the latest GITV schedule by selecting from the left menu or copies of segments can be purchased by contacting the Public Information Office. Segment copies are $15 for a VHS tape or $20 for a DVD.
  • GITV Channel 12 (Charter Communications Cable)—This channel is the City’s information channel, also referred to as Info Channel 12, where citizens can find the latest on upcoming community events, government happenings, non-profit organizations, and up-to-date weather. This electronic bulletin board meets the need of every citizen and runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To find out if your event or announcement would qualify to be aired on Info Channel 12 select the left menu link and return the form, along with your event flyer or press release, to the Public Information Office via mail or email, no later than two weeks prior to the event.
  
 
  • City of Grand Island Web Site - The homepage of the City’s web site can be found on www.grand-island.com. This web site is maintained by the Public Information Division, Information Technology Division, and other City Personnel. To report an error or problem on this site please email your comments and questions to the
 
  • Media Contact and City Spokesperson - The Public Information Office works closely with local, regional, and in some cases national media, to ensure that media entities meet their deadlines with accurate, open, and timely communication from the City of Grand Island. Responsibilities include press releases, public service announcements, media pitches, arranging interviews for City personnel, and serving as a spokesperson on behalf of the City. In an effort to maintain productive working relationships between the City of Grand Island and the local media a “Quarterly City Update for the Media” event has been established since September of 2006.
 
  • Provide Public Information to the Citizens of Grand Island - The Public Information Office strives to provide the citizens of Grand Island with current, accurate, and truthful information regarding the workings of the City. The Public Information Office answers questions from the citizens regarding city government and the community in general, listens to the concerns or challenges of citizens in hopes of finding the right person or organization to help them, and takes both complimentary and complaint calls on City related matters.
 
  • Public Relations and Marketing Tools - The Public Information Office is responsible for the creation of public relations and marketing pieces that are used for both external and internal audiences. Items include brochures, posters, invitations, marketing plans and campaigns, the City Line monthly employee newsletter, and the monthly City Administrator Report.
    All of these communication tools are used to create a greater understanding of City services, for promotional efforts of Grand Island to out-of-town visitors, and most importantly to foster better communication between the City and the general public, potential residents, and City employees.
 
  • Event Planning and Promotion - The Public Information Office also leads the efforts of the planning, promoting, and coordination of City celebration or recognition events. Some of these special events include the Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, dedication ceremonies, and receptions.
 
  • Coordinator of the Community Youth Council - The Grand Island Community Youth Council, also known as the CYC, was started in 1995 when Mayor Ken Gnadt was in office. Members are sophomores, juniors, and seniors from all four area high schools. Membership requirements include 20 hours committed to the CYC through meetings and events, attendance at two City Council meetings, and serving on two committees. The mission the CYC is to serve as a unified voice for the youth of our community. It is accomplished by participating in community service projects, partnering with other organizations and business on events, and sponsoring CYC events. Event highlights from 2006-07 include the “Youth in the Spotlight” Talent Contest, Family Day in the Park, Join Hands Day, Christmas caroling to assisted living facilities, trash pick up, and participating in the Red Cross Chili Cook-off. For more information about the CYC click here.

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