• State of the City Address

    • Mayor Steven L. Reed

    Montgomery, Alabama

    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 Reed noted his top priority is public safety and the wellbeing of his residents. He said that Montgomery, like many cities across the nation, is facing an epidemic of violent gun-related crime but is working to find solutions. This includes launching an Office of Violence Prevention, investing $500,000 into gunfire detection and prevention services, installing new surveillance technology, and confiscating more than 1,650 illegal firearms.

    “I can tell you, this city and its people are ready to start a new journey. Together, we will move boldly forward with passion and purpose. And together, we will realize an even more prosperous and more equitable Montgomery,” said Mayor Reed.

    The Mayor also addressed initiatives to help the unhoused, criminal justice reform, and programs to help with litter and trash.

    Read Mayor Reed’s address here.

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    Mayor DeShawn Williams

    Urbana, Illinois

    Mayor DeShawn Williams

    Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams delivered his State of the City Address, highlighting progress on public safety, infrastructure, housing, and economic development.
    Mayor Buddy Dyer

    Orlando, Florida

    Mayor Buddy Dyer

    Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer delivered his State of the City Address, highlighting the essential role local government plays in residents’ everyday lives and how responsible investments of local property tax dollars help deliver the services residents rely on.
    Mayor Tim Keller

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

    Mayor Tim Keller

    Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller gave his ninth State of the City Address to lay out an unconventional governing strategy for his historic third term, moving the city from a mindset of scarcity to one of abundance. Mayor Keller is challenging city government to work differently by removing unnecessary barriers, expanding choices, sharing resources the city already has, and making government tangibly useful in people’s everyday lives. His goals include rebuilding Albuquerque’s ability to get things done, restoring the broadest sense of public safety, and reducing the friction, frustration, and everyday burdens people face.