Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson gave his first State of the City Address, highlighting the accomplishments and milestones of his first year in office and outlining his goals for the year ahead. The Mayor’s priorities include housing, jobs, schools, infrastructure, and safety.
Mayor Nicholson discussed efforts Lynn is taking to improve housing, including working with the City Council to adopt inclusionary zoning for the city and setting aside homes in new developments that residents can afford. He also shared how they created an Affordable Housing Trust Fund to help further address housing needs in the community.
During his address, Mayor Nicholson announced Vision Lynn, a comprehensive plan that will help the city grow thoughtfully. The city plans to invest dollars in improving traffic signals, redoing major roadways, and overhauling parks throughout the city.
“The state of our city is strong. The future of our city is bright. Both of those statements are true because of the strength of our people,” said Mayor Nicholson.
Watch the Mayor’s full address here.
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