Mayor Quentin Hart - Democratic Mayors

Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart delivered his State of the City Address, highlighting the city’s achievements, ongoing initiatives, and future goals. His priorities include community engagement, housing, infrastructure, sustainability, public safety, economic development, downtown revitalization, and recreation.

Mayor Hart shared public safety updates, including the Waterloo Police Department reaching full staffing levels, and he applauded the department’s seizure of over 180 firearms. He also recognized the Fire Department for their innovative initiatives, including bringing dogs back into service and dedicating a frontline ambulance to the North End Grove.

The Mayor also shared infrastructure developments, highlighting Waterloo Fiber, which will provide high-speed internet access to every home and business once finished. Mayor Hart discussed a $2.5 million federal grant allocated to improve traffic safety operations and the strides the city is making with sustainability to be a carbon-free community.

Waterloo is actively working on housing initiatives, aiming to redevelop, renovate, or improve over 800 residences, and has already reported 245 new housing units.

Watch Mayor Hart’s full address here.

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