Meet the Team
Meet Your Communications Team
We are dedicated to keeping you informed, engaged, and connected with your local government. Our small but passionate team works every day to bridge the gap between civic leadership and the community we serve. Whether we are sharing real-time digital updates, coordinating public forums, or translating complex policies into clear information, our goal is absolute transparency. Reach out to any of us below—we are here to serve you!
Communications & Engagement Director
Name: Ashley Heimbigner
Title: Communications & Engagement Director
Focus Areas: Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Crisis Response, Public Information
Bio: With over 20 years of experience in public sector communications, Ashley oversees the strategic vision for all civic messaging and media relations.
She works closely with city leadership to ensure transparent, timely, and accurate information reaches every resident. She is dedicated to breaking down complex policies into clear, accessible updates that empower the community to stay informed.
The Civic Connection: “My favorite part of serving our community is helping residents understand how local government works for them, and ensuring every voice has a seat at the table.”
Contact: [email protected]
Team Members
Engagement Specialist
Name: Phil Huebschen
Title: Engagement Specialist
Focus Areas: Public Meetings, Neighborhood Outreach, Town Halls, Community Partnerships
Bio: [Name] serves as the direct bridge between our civic entity and the neighborhoods we serve. Specializing in grassroots outreach and public participation, he designs and facilitates town halls, workshops, and community forums.
Whether coordinating a large-scale public hearing or meeting with local advocacy groups, [Name] ensures that resident feedback actively shapes municipal decisions.
The Civic Connection: “I love getting out from behind the desk and meeting people where they are. Hearing your stories and ideas face-to-face is what makes this job incredibly rewarding.”
Contact: [email protected]
Communications Specialist
Name: Tasha Elizarde
Title: Communications Specialist
Focus Areas: Real-Time Updates, Resident Inquiries, Campaign Strategy, Emergency Alerts
Bio: Tasha manages our official social media channels, turning day-to-day municipal updates into engaging, bite-sized digital conversations. From broadcasting critical weather and traffic alerts to highlighting local success stories, they keep our community connected in real time.
Tasha also monitors comments and direct messages daily to ensure resident questions are answered swiftly.
The Civic Connection: “Local government shouldn’t feel distant. I love using our social platforms to make our team accessible, answer your quick questions, and celebrate what makes our community unique.”
Contact:[email protected]
Digital Content Specialist
Name: New Guy/Gal
Title: Digital Content Specialist
Focus Areas: Website Management, Video Production, Graphic Design, Resident Newsletters
Bio: New Guy/Gal is the creative storyteller behind our digital presence, managing the civic website, monthly newsletters, and multimedia production. They specialize in graphic design and video storytelling, translating technical city reports into highly visual, easy-to-read infographics and educational videos. Their goal is to ensure our digital platforms are accessible, highly functional, and easy for all residents to navigate.
The Civic Connection: “I enjoy taking complex civic projects and turning them into visual stories. If a resident can easily find a service or understand a new initiative because of a video or graphic I made, I’ve done my job.”
Contact: [email protected]