Warm Fuzzies

We just moved to the City of Rockville, MD, and the city built us a website:

Dear New Rockville Resident,

On behalf of the more than 57,000 residents of Rockville, we want to welcome you to our City.

You have arrived in Rockville at quite an exciting time. Rockville’s proud history dates back more than 250 years, and its future promises to build upon all of the character that led to Rockville being ranked No. 26 by Money Magazine on its 2006 list of “Best Places to Live in the U.S.”

You will quickly learn that Rockville is second to none when it comes to providing basic services and access to those special things you sought when deciding where to make your next home. Almost every residence in the City is within a five-minute walk of a park. Cultural and recreational opportunities abound in Rockville. Our special events attract notice around the Washington Beltway. And in 2007, Rockville unveils the start of its downtown revitalization as the first phase opens in the new Rockville Town Center.

You likely already have noticed that the City Web site has massive amounts of information, some of which is not traditionally available on local government Web sites. It reflects our mission to promote openness in government. This “Online Welcome Kit” was designed to help our newest residents easily find information they might need.

And whenever you have a concern or question that you cannot find on our Web site, the staff working under City Manager Scott Ullery is there to help. The main number to City Hall is 240-314-5000.

We again welcome you to Rockville. We know you will love living here.

Sincerely,

Mayor Larry Giammo
Councilmember Bob Dorsey
Councilmember Susan Hoffmann
Councilmember Phyllis Marcuccio
Councilmember Anne Robbins

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Thanks, City of Rockville. Bawk bawk!