Since the Trending Now! award has been called the “Super Bowl of Local Government”, we feel obliged to follow the NFL’s lead by giving our finalists a week to rest from the rigors of online voting. We’ll highlight each finalist this week and launch the final voting on July 5.
City of Hamilton, OH
Hamilton advances to final four of a social media contest
Fun Fact: In 2009, the city won the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting Awards for best-tasting municipal water for the United States; and in 2010, a Gold Medal for the best in the world.
Mayor: Patrick Moeller
City Manager: Joshua Smith
Social Media Contact: Adam Helms
Hamilton Notables
- Ray Combs, comedian and second host of Family Feud
- Charles Richter, seismologist and creator of Richter scale
City of Kansas City, MO
Fun Fact: Kansas City assistant city manager Rick Usher is a Knope of the Week recipient.
Mayor: Sly James
City Manager: Troy Schulte
Social Media Contact: Mark Van Baale
Kansas City Notables
- Walt Disney – film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, and animator
- Ernest Hemingway – iconic novelist and short story author
- Tyronn Lue – NBA player and current head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Raytown Senior High School
City of Las Vegas, NV
KTNV Las Vegas: City of Las Vegas competing for social media award
Fun Fact: Zappos moved its call center into the old city hall.
Mayor: Carolyn Goodman
City Manager: Betsy Fretwell
Social Media Contact: Jennifer Davies
Las Vegas Notables
- Andre Agassi, Tennis
- Toni Braxton, Musician
- Flavor Flav, Rapper
City of Lenexa, KS
Fun Fact: Each June the city hosts “The Great Lenexa Barbecue Battle”, which is also the Kansas State Championship.
Mayor: Michael Boehm
City Administrator: Eric Wade, City Administrator
Social Media Contact: Kristen Waggener
Lenexa Notables
- Jason Wiles. Starred as Maurice ‘Bosco’ Boscorelli in the television series Third Watch.
- Madison Desch, gymnast
Supplemental Reading
Journal News: How you can help Hamilton win social media contest
WFVR Green Bay: Appleton social media featured on local news
The Suburban Times: City of Lakewood up for Best Social Media Presence
City of Appleton, WI: 14 cities nationwide selected as finalists
USA Today-Wisconsin: Vote now for the Trending Now! award
News Talk 1150 WHBY: A national social media contest
WKRC Cincinnati: Local government Trending Now! award
KTNV Las Vegas: City of Las Vegas competing for social media award
WBAY Green Bay: Vote for Appleton to win the “Trending Now” award