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  • Mayor Eileen Higgins

    Miami, Florida

    Mayor Eileen Higgins

    Mayor Eileen Higgins delivered her first State of the City Address just over a month into her tenure, speaking directly to residents about the city’s current moment and the work ahead. She highlighted early priorities and initial accomplishments, emphasizing a commitment to listening, cutting red tape, and building a city government that works more effectively for the people it serves.
    Mayor Keith A. James

    West Palm Beach, Florida

    Mayor Keith A. James

    Mayor Keith A. James delivered his seventh State of the City Address before the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, outlining a bold, people-centered vision for West Palm Beach: a city not only growing but exceeding expectations, competing on a national stage, and building a future rooted in community.
    Mayor Sharon F. Owens

    Syracuse, New York

    Mayor Sharon F. Owens

    In her first State of the City Address, Syracuse Mayor Sharon F. Owens charted a bold path forward and prepared the city for the opportunities of tomorrow. The Mayor outlined her administration’s efforts in housing, job creation, workforce development, transportation, public safety, and fiscal stewardship.
    Mayor Erin Mendenhall

    Salt Lake City, Utah

    Mayor Erin Mendenhall

    Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall delivered her seventh State of the City Address, speaking on her determination to continue ensuring public safety, affordability, and environmental stewardship. The city is pushing forward on its commitments to improve public safety, affordability, stewardship of public spaces and lands, and sustainability.
    Mayor Karen Bass

    Los Angeles, California

    Mayor Karen Bass

    Mayor Karen Bass delivered her State of the City Address, calling for a unifying celebration of Los Angeles. She also called on Angelenos to come together to stand up to those who seek to divide us and underestimate the strength of the city that we love: its people, neighborhoods, and cultures.
    Mayor Eileen Higgins

    Miami, Florida

    Mayor Eileen Higgins

    Mayor Eileen Higgins delivered her first State of the City Address just over a month into her tenure, speaking directly to residents about the city’s current moment and the work ahead. She highlighted early priorities and initial accomplishments, emphasizing a commitment to listening, cutting red tape, and building a city government that works more effectively for the people it serves.
    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.
    Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin

    Cedar Park, Texas

    Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin

    In his State of the City Address, Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin emphasized Cedar Park’s commitment to people-focused, patient growth and underscored that the city’s progress is rooted in thoughtful planning, long-term strategy, and a strong sense of community.
    Mayor Van Johnson

    Savannah, Georgia

    Mayor Van Johnson

    In his sixth State of the City Address, Mayor Van R. Johnson II reflected on the midpoint of his second administration with a halftime football theme, celebrating Savannah’s strong performance during the first half of the council term. He emphasized that Savannah remains financially strong, foundationally deep, and forward-thinking, with a clear focus on being safe, environmentally healthy, and economically thriving for all residents.
    Mayor Regina Romero

    Mayor Regina Romero

    Tucson Mayor Regina Romero delivered her State of the City Address, reiterating her vision of building a safe, just, and sustainable city that expands economic opportunity, even as Tucson faces economic and political challenges.