New Text Service Connects Cape - A Word from City Manager, Kenneth Haskin
Posted on 05/01/2025

A Word from City Manager, Kenneth Haskin

Our primary role as public servants is simple: we’re here for you. Being here for you means listening to your concerns, understanding your needs, and doing our best to make decisions that reflect the values and priorities of our community.

City Council and I are excited to introduce Text My Gov — a convenient, smart text messaging service designed to keep you informed and connected with the city.

We are thrilled to offer reliable support with 24/7 access to City services. Just Text “Hi” to 573-314-5575 to begin. You can ask a question, find specific information, or report a problem to us. Residents can text a keyword or phrase anytime and receive automated responses to common questions like facility hours, public meeting information, and more.

You can also easily report problems such as potholes, code violations and nuisance issues and you have the option to attach a photo.

This is just one of the many ways we are working to improve open communication and make staying informed simple and accessible for all of our residents. We know you’re busy, and we want to make it easy for you to stay involved, even while on-the-go.

You can also sign up for alerts to receive important city news and updates directly to your cellphone by texting Cape to 91896. Reply “YES” to opt- in.

Keeping communication open helps us build a stronger, more connected community. Save these contact numbers in your phone, and check out cityofcape.org/connect for more details. We would love to hear from you!