• State of the City Address

    • Mayor Kathy Sheehan

    Albany, New York

    Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan delivered her annual State of the City address, sharing her vision for the year ahead and outlining plans for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars.

    Mayor Sheehan shared her Albany for All Initiative, which will use ARPA dollars to help residents recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and address public disparities. The initiative will use $25 million to support public health, small businesses, education, workforce development, housing, transportation, community revitalization, tourism, and much more.

    “Seeing the Rescue Plan signed into law by the President…resulted in direct aid to the city of Albany – unprecedented funding to allow us to replace our lost revenue, as well as to invest in our communities in ways that address the inequities that were really laid bare by the pandemic,” said Mayor Sheehan.

    Watch Mayor Sheehan’s address here.

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    Mayor Cara Spencer

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Mayor Cara Spencer

    St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer delivered her first State of the City Address, declaring that the state of the city is promising despite significant challenges and emphasizing a government focused on the basics of core services, public safety, and growth. Reflecting on her first year in office, the Mayor pointed to new and exciting milestones, while underscoring that real progress is measured through consistent, tangible improvements.
    Mayor Phillip Jones

    Newport News, Virginia

    Mayor Phillip Jones

    Mayor Phillip Jones delivered his State of the City Address, outlining a bold vision for the future of Newport News. In an address highlighting progress and forward-looking initiatives, Mayor Jones announced policies designed to support working families and strengthen Newport News’ position as a leader in Hampton Roads and across Virginia.
    Mayor Lacey Beaty

    Beaverton, Oregon

    Mayor Lacey Beaty

    Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty delivered her State of the City Address in March, centered on the theme “Showing Up, Moving Forward,” and grounded in a candid assessment of both local progress and broader uncertainty. She spoke directly to the national moment, affirming Beaverton’s commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and civil rights, while emphasizing that the city’s strength comes from residents who stay engaged and invested in their community.