The City of Tyler Communications Department's Mission is to strengthen internal and external communications to promote transparency, enhance the City of Tyler brand, provide public information, and to educate our employees about City services so that they may be ambassadors to the community. City information is disseminated via: www.CityofTyler.org Press Releases My Tyler TV Channel 3 Facebook Twitter You Tube Calendar of Events Brochures - See individual departments for brochures Presentations (for recent presentations, please select the presentations tab above)

The Communications Office, with assistance from all other departments, is responsible for content on the City of Tyler web site. If you have comments or suggestions about this web site, please contact the Director of External Relations.

The Communications Office is responsible for informing the media of all City events and information that concerns our residents. If you are a member of the media and would like to receive City of Tyler press releases, please contact us. Press releases are also posted regularly on the My Tyler News section of this website. Please check back often for the latest information. View Current Press Releases

The My Tyler e-mail newsletter was launched in 2003 as a tool to keep citizens better informed about their municipal government. The e-mail newsletter is produced by the Communications Office and sent out periodically to those who register on the MyTyler Page on this web site. The e-mails include the latest information, announcements and programming updates from all City of Tyler Departments. Click here to register for My Tyler today.

Suddenlink-Channel 3, is your City government channel.  Anyone who lives in Tyler and has Suddenlink Cable can watch Channel 3 to get the latest city news and information. City Council meetings are replayed on Channel 3 at 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Planning & Zoning Commission meetings are replayed on Channel 3 at 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

The City of Tyler Annual Report is available by following this link:

Click here to get basic information about the rights of a requestor, the responsibilities of a governmental body, and the procedures for inspecting or obtaining a copy of public information..

Links to local media outlets can be found on the Tyler Links Page.

2012 The State of Homelessness: Tyler, Texas
Homelessness Presentation 2012
Meeting Citizens' Needs in Challenging Times Through Organizational Development (2011)
2011 Budget Presentation
Industry Growth Initiative Update 2011

City University is the City of Tyler’s continuing education program for employees.

City U provides employees the opportunity to access courses that will enhance skills and overall professional development and contribute to a culture of life-long learning. Courses are divided into four tracks: core competency, innovation, professional development and leadership development. All courses are free to City employees.

For more information, class schedules and to register, visit the City of Tyler Blueprint
intranet at: http://intranet.cityoftyler.net.

Link to City U brochure: BROCHURE
Link to City U 2009/2010 Annual Report: REPORT
Link to Internal Communications Project Plan: PLAN
Link to Lean Sigma Deployment Plan: DEPLOYMENT PLAN

Click here to view City of Tyler Council Meetings Online.

As a part of the City of Tyler’s ongoing effort to promote citizen involvement and transparency in local government, Mayor Barbara Bass has initiated the Mayor's Citizens Academy as a way for citizens to learn about each department within their local government. 

For more information, click here or contact Kristi Boyett, Manager for Organizational Development at (903) 595-7172.