Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan delivered the city’s first-ever State of the City Address, sharing remarks centered on the theme of ‘Vision, Innovation, and Progress.’ Mayor Vaughan’s priorities include economic development, housing, transportation, workforce development, homelessness, public safety, downtown innovation, and sustainability.
In her remarks, Mayor Vaughan, alongside her fellow city council members, shared updates regarding expanding affordable housing and supporting unhoused residences. The city council recently approved a resolution to make a $5 million investment into Greensboro’s preservation loan fund, which will help the production and preservation of affordable housing through public-private lending partnerships. The Mayor also highlighted efforts to support unhoused residents through Greensboro’s pallet shelter program, which is the first in the state.
“I hope this has given you a clear indication of the state of our city. It is strong, prosperous, and proves we are progressive. As your elected body, we are committed to staying laser-focused on these priorities to bring the vision for Greensboro to fruition,” said Mayor Vaughan.
Mayor Vaughan also highlighted the NCWorks: NextGen Emerging Workforce Career Center, which focuses on collaboration with various community partners while delivering youth services that center on educational opportunities and career pathways.
Watch Mayor Vaughan’s full remarks here.
