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.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey delivered his State of the City Address, focusing on the city’s affordable housing production, current arts, vibrant storefronts work to revitalize downtown, the Southside Community Safety Center, police reform, the city workforce, and the budgeting process for 2025.
Boise Mayor Lauren McLean gave her State of the City Address, laying out a bold vision for the city’s future grounded in principles of sustainability, innovation, and a history of working together. The Mayor celebrated recent milestones, including strategic investments in affordable housing, job creation, and expanded access to parks and open spaces.
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon gave her State of the City Address, highlighting how the city is on a roll and sharing her $461.6 million budget with a pledge to see transformational projects through the finish line. The Mayor’s priorities include enhancing public safety, relieving the acute housing shortage, creating jobs and equitable economic opportunities, investing in public infrastructure, and being brilliant at the basics.
DMA President Mayor Kate Gallego delivered her State of the City Address, reflecting on how Phoenix is the city of the future, where possibility is found in every corner. In her remarks, she shared her vision for creating a successful, sustainable, and safe Phoenix for all residents to thrive and live comfortably.
East Orange Mayor Ted R. Green presented his State of the City Address, which covered the progress of the city over the past six years under his administration, including new workforce development initiatives, more than $2.5 billion in redevelopment, reduced crime, $100 million in infrastructure improvements, and affordable housing.
Mayor Malik Evans delivered his State of the City Address, highlighting how Rochester is strong and getting better every day because city leaders and partners are making critical investments that are empowering residents, perpetuating sustained growth, and expanding wealth.
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik delivered his first State of the City Address, focusing on his priorities in the first 100 days, the successes and difficulties he has encountered, and what is next for the community. The Mayor’s priorities include public safety, quality education, health, housing, the environment, economic development, and job opportunities.
Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams gave his first State of the City Address, expressing optimism about the community's future and calling on residents to be bold in their vision for the city. The Mayor outlined Durham's community, economic, and workforce development efforts while acknowledging the city's achievements and path to success.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass gave her State of the City Address, sharing that while there is still much work to be done, the state of the city is stronger because of work done to disrupt the status quo and work to lock arms with all levels of government.
Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones gave his first State of the City Address, centered on the theme of Building Forward. He celebrated community accomplishments while outlining his vision to guide the city over the next several years. Mayor Jones underscored the importance of education as a top priority for the community, praising the city’s educational achievements and sharing initiatives that will revise curriculum, increase accreditation, and close achievement gaps.
Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam delivered his administration's first State of the City Address, which focused on building a connected city that lifts up residents in all neighborhoods and how his initiatives aim to connect residents to their city, their government, and each other.
In his State of the City address, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens outlined the significant progress made during his first two years in office and emphasized his ongoing commitment to advancing the city's prosperity and equity. Mayor Dickens discussed the city's initiatives to support youth development, emphasizing the success of the Year of the Youth program.
