In her State of the City Address, Mayor Kate Gallego said the city’s strategic efforts to invest in the bioscience and semiconductor industries are yielding significant economic gains for the region, highlighting how Phoenix is creating more economic opportunities and improving the lives of those living in Arizona. Now in her eighth year as Mayor, she pointed to Phoenix joining Seattle, San Jose, and San Francisco as the top four U.S. cities for per capita GDP growth rates from 2022 to 2024, and ranking fourth for attracting new corporate headquarters.
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall delivered her fifth State of the City address, highlighting the city’s progress and unveiling transformational opportunities to support residents and future generations of Salt Lakers. “In Salt Lake City, we approach our greatest challenges and boundless opportunities with partnership and ambition at the center of everything we do,” Mayor Mendenhall said. “The decisions we make today will have vast ripple effects on our future. We are setting the stage for not just tomorrow, but for the next 10 years, 20 years, and even 50 years.”
Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan held her 11th State of the City Address, centering her remarks on the theme, People, Projects, Results, encapsulating many of the important improvements her administration is making in every neighborhood across the city.
The Mayor's remarks highlighted the transformational investments occurring because of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act.
West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James gave his fifth State of the City Address, underscoring the community’s accomplishments throughout his tenure, including unprecedented growth, local and federal investments, economic development, public safety achievements, and mobility initiatives.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava delivered her State of the County Address, highlighting the accomplishments achieved during her first three years in office, her vision for equitable economic growth, public safety progress, and how the city is in investing in 2024 in infrastructure and its people.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu delivered her State of the City Address, providing an overview of the community’s accomplishments and future plans. The Mayor’s priorities include housing affordability, education, youth development, green spaces, climate action, and public safety.
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson’s State of the City Address outlined his administration’s comprehensive plan to address housing, public safety, economic development, infrastructure, downtown revitalization, community development, public services, and tourism.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria delivered his State of the City Address detailing his administration’s progress on public safety, homelessness, housing affordability, infrastructure, sustainability, economic development, and equity.
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik delivered his State of the City Address, reflecting on the community’s progress over the past year and his priorities moving forward. A key highlight of the Mayor’s address was unveiling the revamped Together for Akron Plan. The Mayor also shared updates on top priorities, including public safety, economic development, housing, and education.
In her State of the City Address, Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry emphasized the city’s growing momentum and outlined how her administration is building a stronger, more inclusive community. The Mayor’s top priorities include housing, public safety, infrastructure, education, and quality-of-life investments in neighborhoods and parks.
In his State of the City Address, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan declared that the city is again “on the cusp” of transformative progress. His top priorities include public safety, housing and homelessness, blight, infrastructure, tourism, and emerging technologies. This year, San Jose plans to open over 1,000 new safe and dignified places, more than any other city on the West Coast, to provide humane and immediate alternatives to encampments. The city implemented strategic fee reductions to make housing development more viable, helping previously stalled housing projects totaling 2,000 units move forward. The Mayor also stressed that more action is needed, particularly from county and state partners, to provide the mental health and addiction treatment services necessary to stabilize residents transitioning out of homelessness. He plans to continue advocating for permanent state funding for interim housing and shelter.
Mayor Kate Gallego delivered her State of the City Address, sharing that amid the “chaos and confusion coming from our government in Washington,” Phoenix and its City Council are “leading with competence and collaboration.” Her priorities include workforce development, public safety, education, infrastructure, economic growth, housing, sustainability, and emerging technologies.
In her sixth State of the City Address, Mayor Lauren McLean emphasized Boise’s progress on affordable housing, public safety, and quality-of-life investments. Framing her remarks around Boise’s “North Star”, caring for people, Mayor McLean shared some highlights of her time as Mayor, demonstrating that local government works alongside residents, creating a city for everyone.
