LAKEPORT >> The city of Lakeport issued its annual report to the public covering 2015 titled, “Discover Your Hometown.” The report features eight short video clips, five of which are interviews with Lakeport residents and business owners.
Interviewees include Jeff Kramer, owner of Main Street Bikes; James Meek, owner of the Soap Shack; Tim O’Meara, co-owner of O’Meara Bros. Brewing Company; Bill Kenner, Lakeport resident; and Al Menchaca, owner of Old World Tavern.
The videos also include a three part look at the city of Lakeport’s highlights from the previous year and plans for 2016 as discussed by 2015 Mayor Martin Scheel. The report utilizes a brief, interactive and clear format intended to connect with citizens and bring them up to date with the city’s achievements, goals and finances.
“We want to make sure that your tax dollars are at work properly,” explained Scheel, a current city council member. This annual report demonstrates the value that the city places on transparency and community engagement and the ongoing improvements that continue to make the city of Lakeport a nice place to be.”
Nearly all of the images used in the 20-page report are photographs from local photographers that highlight the beauty of Lakeport.
The report is best viewed electronically and can be accessed using this link: http://bit.ly/LKPTreport16.
This electronic version is published to a free website that allows you to read the report and view the videos like an electronic book. It can also be downloaded as a PDF and viewed on multiple platforms.
The report and links to the individual videos, can also be accessed on the ciity’s website at www.cityoflakeport.com under the “Hot Topics” section of the homepage. Printed copies will be available at Lakeport City Hall.
