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  • Mayor Eileen Higgins

    Miami, Florida

    Mayor Eileen Higgins

    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.
    Mayor Matt Turek

    Allentown, Pennsylvania

    Mayor Matt Turek

    Allentown Mayor Matt Turek delivered his first State of the City address, reflecting on the city's current state and his vision for the future.
    Mayor Erin Mendenhall

    Salt Lake City, Utah

    Mayor Erin Mendenhall

    Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall delivered her State of the City address, where she reflected on her city's resiliency over the past year and how her city has emerged stronger, safer, and more equitable.
    Mayor Wilmot Collins

    Helena, Montana

    Mayor Wilmot Collins

    Helena Mayor Wilmot Collins delivered his fifth State of the City address, discussing each of the city department's accomplishments over the past year and his goals for the future.
    Mayor Randall Woodfin

    Birmingham, Alabama

    Mayor Randall Woodfin

    Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin outlined his vision for the city for 2022 in his second State of the City of address, focusing on economic development, neighborhood revitalization, Birmingham's Promise, infrastructure, and public safety.
    Mayor Todd Gloria

    San Diego, California

    Mayor Todd Gloria

    In his State of the City address, Mayor Todd Gloria shared his vision for San Diego in 2022, focusing on infrastructure, public safety, housing, and homelessness.
    Mayor Steven L. Reed

    Montgomery, Alabama

    Mayor Steven L. Reed

    In his annual State of the City address, Mayor Steven L. Reed shared his vision for his city and a timeline to bring forth the new Montgomery.
    Mayor LaToya Cantrell

    New Orleans, Louisiana

    Mayor LaToya Cantrell

    New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell closed out 2023 by delivering her State of the City Address, highlighting the city’s continued progress and her vision for the community’s future. The Mayor’s priorities include infrastructure, public safety, youth engagement, economic and workforce development, small businesses, quality of life, and cultural investments.  
    Mayor Regina Romero

    Tucson, Arizona

    Mayor Regina Romero

    Tucson Mayor Regina Romero celebrated her inaugural celebration and delivered her annual report, where she discussed her accomplishments, collaboration with council members, community partnerships, and plans for 2024. Her ongoing priorities as Mayor include building safe neighborhoods, fighting climate change, creating affordable housing, securing safe water, attracting good jobs, and improving quality of life.
    Mayor Aftab Pureval

    Cincinnati, Ohio

    Mayor Aftab Pureval

    Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval gave his State of the City Address, highlighting the city’s transformative trajectory and emphasizing achievements, major projects, and future initiatives. His ongoing priorities as Mayor include responsible growth, climate action, resiliency, infrastructure, affordable housing, neighborhood development, transportation, and economic opportunity. 
    Mayor Ed Gainey

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Mayor Ed Gainey

    Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey delivered his State of the City Address, outlining his vision for the coming year and the many accomplishments of the various city departments in 2023. In his remarks, he shared his three goals for the community: making Pittsburgh the safest city in America, becoming the most welcoming city in America, and being a city where everyone who calls Pittsburgh home can thrive. 
    Mayor Quentin Hart

    Waterloo, Iowa

    Mayor Quentin Hart

    Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart delivered his State of the City Address, highlighting the city’s achievements, ongoing initiatives, and future goals. His priorities include community engagement, housing, infrastructure, sustainability, public safety, economic development, downtown revitalization, and recreation. 
    Mayor Van Johnson

    Savannah, Georgia

    Mayor Van Johnson

    Savannah Mayor Van Johnson delivered his State of the City Address, reflecting on the city’s accomplishments and challenges over the years and his vision for the future. His priorities include sustainability, infrastructure, economic development, water, housing, homelessness, public safety, transportation, recreation, and arts.