About the Department

The Communications Department collects and distributes timely information to a variety of interested parties across a number of platforms. The department serves external stakeholders, including residents, media, other governmental bodies, businesses and interested opinion leaders. It also communicates to internal stakeholders, such as city employees, boards and commissions, the mayor and the City Council.

A variety of tools are employed to inform and educate audiences:

• Printed materials
• The city website
• Social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube)
• The television production department, Irving Community Television Network (ICTN)

Additionally, a number of town hall and neighborhood association roundtables meetings are held annually where residents meet face-to-face with city leaders.

The Communications Department consists of six areas:

1. Community Outreach
2. Graphic Design and Print Services
3. ICTN
4. Media Relations
5. Publications
6. Web Content and Social Networking

Stay Informed

Download the Stay Informed Presentation (PDF) illustrating all the ways the City of Irving works to inform resident, businesses, partners and staff.