The Communications and Public Involvement Office provides information to residents and the media on city government and services. The office produces the city's utility bill insert City News, provides information for the city's web site, fcgov.com, organizes special events, and produces programming for Cable14, the city's government access television channel on Comcast Cable channel 14. The office also helps coordinate special projects for other city departments and provides internal communication to city employees.

Recent Awards and Recognition

• Ranked 3rd 'Smarter City' for sustainability: Natural Resources Defense Council - July 2009
• Named one of 10 Great Places for Entrepreneurs to Retire: Forbes - June 2009
• Ranked 1st Best Place to Live and Work for Young Professionals (pop. 100,000-200,000): Next Generation Consulting - March 2009
• Named 2nd Best Metro for Business and Careers: Forbes magazine - March 2009
• Ranked 7th Best Midsize Metro in the nation: bizjournals.com - March 2009
• One of Top 20 Places to Thrive: Best Boomer Towns - February 2009
• Ranked 10th Best-Educated City in America: Forbes magazine - November 2008
• One of the Best Places to Raise Your Kids: Business Week - November 2008
• LEED Gold designation for the Northside Aztlan Community Center; U.S. Green Build Council: October 2008 -
• Gold level Bicycle Friendly Community: League of American Bicyclists - September 2008
• 2nd Best Place to Live: Money magazine - August 2008
• One of 8 Enriching Towns for Art and Music Lovers: Where to Retire magazine - April 2008.