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.
Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward delivered his State of the City Address, focusing on delivering a safer, healthier, and more prosperous community for everyone who calls the city home. Mayor Ward highlighted how the city made progress in health care, affordable housing, public safety, and economic development.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed gave his State of the City Address, reflecting on the past year marked by bold action, transformative progress, and a steadfast commitment to making the city more equitable, progressive, and compassionate. The Mayor shared significant economic development, public safety, education, and infrastructure progress.
Mayor Jon Mitchell spotlighted New Bedford’s continued growth and progress in his State of the City Address, sharing updates on the port, parks and recreation, transportation, public safety, education, economic development, and housing. The Mayor highlighted several successes over the past year, including investments in public safety that continue to make a positive difference in the quality of life for New Bedford residents. In 2024, not only did crime continue to decrease, but also the incidence of structure fires. In the last decade, violent crime has dropped by 58%.
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson delivered his State of the City Address, “Celebrating the Roots, Rhythm, and Community of Long Beach,” with a special call to action to support Los Angeles County wildfire victims and evacuees. By the end of his remarks, Mayor Richardson announced the donation drive raised $569,000 to support wildfire relief efforts. The address also provided updates on the city’s key priorities, including housing, infrastructure projects, city services, and economic development.
In his State of the City Address, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria laid out his vision for his community and how he and his administration plan to make progress on keeping neighborhoods safe, reducing homelessness, building more housing, and fixing roads.
To address the deficit, the Mayor detailed immediate steps he has taken to cut spending – freezing hiring for all but the most essential positions and halting non-essential spending, among other mid-year adjustments.
In his 2025 State of the City Address, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin outlined a vision of progress and resilience, emphasizing the city’s commitment to public safety, economic growth, neighborhood revitalization, and sustainability.
A key focus of the Mayor’s address was public safety, with a particular emphasis on addressing gun violence as a public health crisis. Mayor Woodfin reported successes in reducing crimes such as rape, assault, and auto theft but acknowledged the persistent issue of homicides. He unveiled a comprehensive strategy developed by a 21-member Crime Commission, including focused deterrence, community violence intervention, hotspot targeting, and more.
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