City Communications

The City of Ann Arbor communications office is committed to communication practices that enhance transparency and increase community and employee understanding of city objectives, issues, decisions and challenges.

The communications office also operates CTN, one of the oldest access television operations in the country. Funded from cable franchise fees, CTN offers Ann Arbor residences and non-profit organizations free multimedia resources and video training opportunities. CTN's local government, educational and public access programming is available online via CTN's YouTube Channel and via AT&T Comcast cable.

Media contacts

The city media contacts serve as liaisons to connect the person(s) requesting information/asking questions with the city's designated subject matter expert(s) in order to provide the most accurate response. When reaching out via email, please include both of the below listed media contacts together on your message to help facilitate an efficient response.

Interim Communications Director
Joanna Satterlee
734.794.6110, ext. 41105
Email: jesatterlee@a2gov.org

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