• State of the City Address

    • Mayor Matt Turek

    Allentown, Pennsylvania

    Allentown Mayor Matt Turek delivered his first State of the City address, reflecting on the city’s current state and his vision for the future.

    In Mayor Turek’s address, he began by sharing the city’s history from 1970 forward and discussing the city’s highs and lows. He noted that Allentown had experienced many challenges throughout the years, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. He stated that he has actively listened to the community and shared some of his top priorities that need to be addressed. These priorities include housing, public safety, cleanliness, economic development, parking, public health, and education.

    “It’s my commitment that I make to you as the Mayor of Allentown. I’m going to be open and honest with you always,” said Mayor Tuerk.

    Watch Mayor Tuerk’s address here.

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    Mayor Todd Gloria

    San Diego, California

    Mayor Todd Gloria

    In his State of the City Address, Mayor Todd Gloria shared a clear-eyed assessment of San Diego’s challenges and detailed measurable progress on building more housing, reducing homelessness, keeping communities safe, and fixing infrastructure.
    Mayor Rex Richardson 

    Long Beach, California

    Mayor Rex Richardson 

    Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson delivered his State of the City Address, announcing a series of major actions already shaping and accelerating the city’s future, grounded in the theme “A Future Built by All of Us.” The address outlined how coordinated investments in jobs, housing, culture, global events, and public safety are delivering tangible results today while laying the foundation for the decades ahead.
    Mayor Daniel Lurie

    San Francisco, California

    Mayor Daniel Lurie

    In his State of the City Address, Mayor Daniel Lurie said San Francisco is once again a city on the rise, pointing to renewed pride, growing confidence, and progress residents can see and feel in their daily lives. Mayor Lurie outlined a focused agenda centered on public safety, homelessness and addiction, housing affordability, clean streets, and a durable economic recovery that reaches every neighborhood.