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.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria delivered his first State of the City address on January 13, covering a wide range of topics including pandemic response, housing and homelessness, transportation and mobility, sustainability, race and equity, and economic development.
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther delivered his annual State of the City Address on April 14, reflecting on the challenges of the past year and the unique opportunity this moment presents.
Boise Mayor Lauren McLean delivered her third State of the City address, focusing on how Boiseans can come together to overcome their challenges and use them as opportunities to create a shared vision for the city’s future. Mayor McLean’s top priorities are cost of living, affordable childcare, affordable housing, homelessness, public safety, infrastructure, and climate action.
Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz gave his State of the City address titled 'For the Betterment of Toledo,' highlighting the city's growth and goals for 2022. Some of Mayor Kapszukiewicz's top priorities include public safety, affordable housing, improving city parks, universal pre-K and workforce, and economic development.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor delivered her State of the City address, providing updates on the city’s successes, challenges, and plans for the future. Mayor Castor’s top priorities are infrastructure, water, housing, transportation, workforce development, and quality of life.
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard delivered her third State of the City address, sharing plans to tackle the city’s challenges head-on and her vision for its future. Her top priorities include infrastructure, public safety, economic development, and city services.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey delivered his State of the City address, sharing the structural changes underway in the city and his plans for the remaining $43 million in American Rescue Plan funding. Mayor Frey’s top priorities include economic recovery, affordable housing and homelessness, community safety, climate action, and public health.
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon presented her State of the City address and budget proposal, sharing the city’s challenges and how it has remained strong due to the hard work and collaboration of community partners and city employees. Mayor Kincannon’s top priorities are competitive wages for city workers, improving parks, infrastructure development, affordable housing, mental health services, public safety, and broadband access.
Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty delivered her State of the City address, reflecting on the city’s resilience throughout the pandemic and her vision for its future. Mayor Beaty’s top priorities are climate action, affordable housing, public safety, behavioral health services, childcare, broadband access, economic development, and work flexibility.
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti delivered her 2021 State of the City Address in City Hall this Spring, reflecting on an unconventional first year in office and the progress her administration achieved amid the challenges of 2020.
Lakewood Mayor Meghan F. George delivered her State of the City address, reflecting on the community's resiliency and the significant impact of federal relief funds on the city’s recovery from the pandemic. Mayor George’s top priorities include infrastructure improvements, public safety, small businesses, and affordability.
