West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James delivered his State of the City Address, noting the city’s strength and resiliency during a conversation on “Transformation Through Togetherness and Elevation Through Collaboration.” During his remarks, the Mayor shared updates on the economy, infrastructure, public safety, tourism, homelessness, workforce development, parks and recreation, education, healthcare, arts, and more.
Mayor James shared that the city has nearly tripled its goal of affordable and workforce housing units. He has raised the bar to 1,400 new units by the end of his tenure in 2027, leveraging philanthropic relationships. The city’s Homeless Outreach Team engaged with over 2,700 unhoused residents, connecting hundreds with new housing and mental health services.
The Mayor has an unwavering commitment to public safety, and overall, crime and violent crimes continue to trend downward by double digits. These trends result from investments in public safety professionals and engagement with residents in their neighborhoods.
West Palm Beach has completed over $30 million of infrastructure investments. Additionally, the city has made advances, particularly in its economy, which offers opportunities for entrepreneurial skill development through resources such as the Mayor’s Jump Start Academy. The Related Together Initiative also launched guaranteed tuition-free post-secondary degrees for high school graduates.
Watch the Mayor’s full remarks here.
