Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy gave his annual State of the City address, touting the city’s accomplishments over the past year and his vision for the city’s future. Mayor McCarthy’s top priorities are housing, continued development, public safety, and city services.
During his address, he highlighted how the city is leading the way with new housing initiatives while collaborating with federal and state partners to create innovative options for the community. This includes a record amount of federal funding from the American Rescue Plan and its positive impact on the city’s HOME program that will be used toward additional affordable housing developments for the community.
Mayor McCarthy also addressed public safety efforts, including crime trends over the past decade and the increase in police officers in the city to help deter future criminal activity.
“Our city’s future is bright. I thank you for the opportunity to serve as your mayor,” said Mayor McCarthy.
Watch Mayor McCarthy’s address here.
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