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.
Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb delivered his first State of the City address highlighting his first 100 days in office, noting that Cleveland is a “land on the rise.” Mayor Bibb’s top priorities are public safety, healthy communities and environments, improving education and youth opportunities, placing equity in action, promoting talent and culture, leading inclusive economic development and growth in neighborhoods, and modernizing City Hall.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor shared her 2021 State of the City virtually on June 2, addressing the city's progress in areas like affordable housing, transportation, resiliency, and development.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens delivered his first State of the City address, reflecting on the city’s history and his vision for its future. Mayor Dickens’ top priorities are public safety, infrastructure, youth, affordable housing, green spaces, small businesses, and early childhood education.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott delivered his State of the City address, reflecting on the pandemic, the significance of the American Rescue Plan, and future initiatives. Mayor Scott’s top priorities include public safety, youth, neighborhood development, pay equity, and clean and healthy communities.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego delivered her third State of the City address, centering her remarks on “Phoenix is rising…again”, highlighting the city’s accomplishments over the past year and upcoming initiatives. Mayor Gallego’s top priorities include public safety, affordable housing, education, healthcare, and economic and workforce development.
Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines delivered his State of the City address, sharing that the city has faired well despite pandemic challenges and has seen a recent surge in economic and workforce growth. Mayor Joines' top priorities include homelessness, affordable housing, poverty, public safety, economic and workforce development.
“At this moment, the state of our city is hopeful,” St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said in his State of the City Address on May 27. He outlined a number of accomplishments from the past year and ongoing priorities, including economic recovery, racial justice, and public safety.
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. delivered his State of the City address, centering his remarks on the theme of “Growing Forward” and highlighting improvements over the past year. Mayor Scott’s top priorities are public safety, education, affordable housing, infrastructure, sustainability, and economic and workforce development.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka presented his eighth State of the City address, centering his remarks on the theme of “Newark Forward” while sharing the city’s accomplishments over the years. His top priorities include public safety, economic and workforce development, housing, and COVID-19 recovery.
Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith delivered her first State of the City address, reflecting on the city’s progress over the past few years and her vision for the future. Mayor Smith’s top priorities are housing, neighborhood stability, economic development, public safety, students, working families, and city services.
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther presented his State of the City address, sharing the city’s equity agenda “Opportunity Rising,” which focuses on health and wellbeing, safe and resilient communities, and economic stability. Mayor Ginther’s top priorities are public safety, affordable housing, early childhood education and care, job creation, and climate action.
Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla delivered his third State of the City address, highlighting many initiatives that will improve the quality of life for residents. Mayor Bhalla’s top priorities include public safety, climate action, infrastructure development, housing, and increasing open spaces.
