Mayor Bruce Harrell - Democratic Mayors

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered his first State of the City address outlining his vision of “One Seattle” and sharing his top priorities, including public safety, homelessness, affordable housing, infrastructure, and balancing the city’s budget.

“One Seattle means a renewed focus on good governance and tangible progress, on nuance and conversation. I believe this group, right here, can – and will – set a new tone and a new example for what can be achieved when we hit reset and chart a shared agenda for our City – together,” said Mayor Harrell.

In his remarks, Mayor Harrell detailed his plans to not only address gun violence but prevent it through new laws, local and regional collaboration, innovative technologies, and more. Mayor Harrell also shared his plans to support small businesses with an equity approach, particularly supporting women, veterans, LGBTQ+, and communities of color by improving access to capital, cutting red tape, and simplifying certification requirements.

Watch Mayor Harrell’s address here.

More State of the City Addresses

Las Vegas, Nevada

Mayor Shelley Berkley

Mayor Shelley Berkley delivered her State of the City Address, looking to the future and outlining how Las Vegas will continue to be a leading city that assists those in need, creates new opportunities, and provides safe and beautiful neighborhoods and amenities. She emphasized the city’s continued focus on helping vulnerable residents through expanded services, including the MORE Team pilot program, which connects individuals experiencing homelessness with mental health professionals, health workers, and street medicine, as well as the new Community Court that prioritizes structure, monitoring, and resources over punitive approaches.

Nashville, Tennessee

Mayor Freddie O’Connell

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Knoxville, Tennessee

Mayor Indya Kincannon

In her seventh State of the City Address, Mayor Indya Kincannon proposed a lean budget that continues to prioritize public safety, affordable housing, parks, and high-quality people-focused services. She also emphasized the importance of being good stewards of taxpayer dollars, noting that her budget proposal covers essential services without raising taxes, even as the city navigates inflation, rising costs, and broader economic uncertainty.