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.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens gave his second State of the City Address, highlighting the accomplishments of his first year in office and sharing his vision for his administration to move the community forward. Mayor Dickens’ priorities are public safety, infrastructure, equity, youth, and effective and ethical government.
Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty delivered her State of the City Address, highlighting her community’s efforts on homelessness, affordable housing, infrastructure, economic development, transportation safety, arts, and innovation.
Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla gave his fourth State of the City Address, highlighting his priorities for this year, including advancing open space projects with flood resiliency upgrades, investing in Hoboken’s infrastructure and water main system, substantial improvements to the waterfront, and more.
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther delivered his State of the City Address, outlining his vision to improve neighborhood safety, make the city more affordable for more families, and provide excellent city services that empower the city's residents and businesses to thrive.
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan gave his third State of the City Address, highlighting the city’s many accomplishments and upcoming initiatives for 2023. The Mayor’s priorities include downtown revitalization, public safety, parks and recreation, city beautification, immigrant services, public transit, sustainability, youth education, workforce, and economic development.
Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards gave her State of the City Address, centering her address on ‘Building Tomorrow Together’ and highlighting her plans for public safety, housing, homelessness, and livability. Mayor Woodards shared the city’s comprehensive plan to address crime and safety, including Vision Zero, safe routes to school, youth violence prevention programs, and adding more police resources.
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor delivered his sixth State of the City Address, focusing his remarks on the theme of 'Lansing’s Time is Now' and outlining the city’s plans for the upcoming year. Mayor Schor’s top priorities are housing, economic development, public safety, business growth, support for social services, parks, and sustainability.
Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin delivered her fifth State of the City Address, where she issued five new directives to address some of the city’s challenges and support the community’s ultimate vision of ensuring the best quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors. Mayor Franklin’s priorities include education, parks and recreation, downtown revitalization, violence prevention, economic development, behavioral health, housing, and climate action.
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. delivered his State of the City Address, reflecting on how the community has grown forward together despite challenges over the past few years and his vision for the city’s future. Mayor Scott’s priorities include workforce and economic development, downtown revitalization, sustainability, infrastructure, parks and recreation, affordable housing and homelessness, education, and public safety.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered his State of the City address, outlining his One Seattle Vision for the city's future. Mayor Harrell shared actions to address challenges like public safety, homelessness, downtown activation, climate action, and more.
Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward delivered his first State of the City Address, highlighting the city’s progress toward its strategic goals and his vision for an equitable and inclusive community. Mayor Ward’s priorities include housing and homelessness, parks and recreation, safe streets, sustainability, public safety, utilities, and economic development.
Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson gave his first State of the City Address, highlighting the accomplishments and milestones of his first year in office and outlining his goals for the year ahead. The Mayor’s priorities include housing, jobs, schools, infrastructure, and safety.
