City Of Longview
Mission:
It is the mission of the City of Longview to develop and implement strategies that will protect and constantly improve our quality of life. As a member of our community, we encourage you to take an active role in the City's growth and maturity by serving as a member of a commission, board or committee.
About Us:
Longview is the modern city that it is today due in a large part to the personal determination of Robert A. Long. George B. Kessler of St. Louis and Hare & Hare of Kansas City, nationally known city planners, were contracted to complete the plans for Longview. Monticello Hotel, R. A. Long High School the YMCA building and the Longview Public Library were donated by Mr. Long personally. The city planners originally imagined a fully developed Longview to be a city with 75,000 residents.
Longview was dedicated in July, 1923. In February of 1924, it was incorporated and a municipal government was established. Its history began in the roaring 20s and today Longview continues to grow in size and diversity. It is a fresh, new healthy town with a promising future and an already rich past.
