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.
Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims delivered his second State of the City Address, where he reflected on his first year in office and the progress being made to improve the quality of life for residents. His priorities are youth, public safety, neighborhood and downtown revitalization, housing, infrastructure, job development, and sustainability.
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg delivered his first State of the City Address, highlighting his first 30 days in office and major initiatives being rolled out in the coming months. Mayor Greenberg’s top priorities include early childhood education, public safety, housing and homelessness, economic development, sustainability, and equity.
Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed delivered his State of the City Address, reflecting on the past year’s accomplishments and his vision for the year ahead. Mayor Reed’s priorities for the year ahead are crime, the economy, and job creation. During his speech, Mayor Reed discussed Montgomery’s record-breaking year for economic development, including $1.7 billion in capital investment and the creation of 2,000 new jobs.
During her tenth State of the City Address, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan celebrated the strides the city led in the past year and laid out her vision for 2023. Her priorities include affordable housing, American Rescue Plan Act investments, parks and recreation, small businesses, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements.
Mayor Danene Sorace gave her fifth State of the City address, highlighting her vision for the city of building a stronger and more equitable Lancaster block by block. Mayor Sorace’s key priorities are strong neighborhoods, safe places, a sustainable economy, and sound government.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu gave her first State of the City address, announcing a series of reforms to advance growth and ensure that the community’s planning and development resources are directed toward addressing today's greatest challenges, including climate resilience, equitable growth, and housing affordability.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava delivered her annual State of the County address, outlining her vision for equitable economic growth and how she will continue to invest in the infrastructure and people power necessary for a thriving future. Mayor Cava’s top priorities are economic and workforce development, affordable housing, small businesses, youth, broadband access, public safety, and climate.
During her annual State of the City address, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall highlighted accomplishments over the past year and shared new proposals to address the city’s challenges. Mayor Mendenhall’s priorities include economic development, water conservation, air quality, parks, safe streets, housing, and homelessness.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin delivered his 2023 State of the City address, where he highlighted priorities focused on building a better quality of life for all residents. Mayor Woodfin’s top priorities are affordable housing, youth services, and community and economic development.
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson delivered his first State of the City address highlighting investments made in 2022 and his Opportunity Beach Agenda for the years ahead. His priorities as Mayor are ensuring quality and stable housing for all, building an economy where everyone thrives, creating safe and healthy communities, expanding opportunities for youth, and supporting a sustainable and resilient city.
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.
In his third State of the City address, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria outlined the considerable progress on the community’s top issues, including infrastructure, public safety, homelessness, and housing affordability. Mayor Gloria also made several policy announcements, among them an executive order that will expedite city approval of affordable housing projects to 30 days.
