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  • Mayor Regina Romero

    Mayor Regina Romero

    Tucson Mayor Regina Romero delivered her State of the City Address, reiterating her vision of building a safe, just, and sustainable city that expands economic opportunity, even as Tucson faces economic and political challenges.
    Mayor Paige Cognetti

    Scranton, Pennsylvania

    Mayor Paige Cognetti

    Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti delivered her 2021 State of the City Address in City Hall this Spring, reflecting on an unconventional first year in office and the progress her administration achieved amid the challenges of 2020.
    Mayor Meghan F. George

    Lakewood, Ohio

    Mayor Meghan F. George

    Lakewood Mayor Meghan F. George delivered her State of the City address, reflecting on the community's resiliency and the significant impact of federal relief funds on the city’s recovery from the pandemic. Mayor George’s top priorities include infrastructure improvements, public safety, small businesses, and affordability. 
    Mayor Justin M. Bibb

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Mayor Justin M. Bibb

    Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb delivered his first State of the City address highlighting his first 100 days in office, noting that Cleveland is a “land on the rise.” Mayor Bibb’s top priorities are public safety, healthy communities and environments, improving education and youth opportunities, placing equity in action, promoting talent and culture, leading inclusive economic development and growth in neighborhoods, and modernizing City Hall. 
    Mayor Jane Castor

    Tampa, Florida

    Mayor Jane Castor

    Tampa Mayor Jane Castor shared her 2021 State of the City virtually on June 2, addressing the city's progress in areas like affordable housing, transportation, resiliency, and development.
    Mayor Andre Dickens

    Atlanta, Georgia

    Mayor Andre Dickens

    Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens delivered his first State of the City address, reflecting on the city’s history and his vision for its future. Mayor Dickens’ top priorities are public safety, infrastructure, youth, affordable housing, green spaces, small businesses, and early childhood education. 
    Mayor Brandon M. Scott

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Mayor Brandon M. Scott

    Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott delivered his State of the City address, reflecting on the pandemic, the significance of the American Rescue Plan, and future initiatives. Mayor Scott’s top priorities include public safety, youth, neighborhood development, pay equity, and clean and healthy communities.
    Mayor Kate Gallego

    Phoenix, Arizona

    Mayor Kate Gallego

    Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego delivered her third State of the City address, centering her remarks on “Phoenix is rising…again”, highlighting the city’s accomplishments over the past year and upcoming initiatives. Mayor Gallego’s top priorities include public safety, affordable housing, education, healthcare, and economic and workforce development. 
    Mayor Allen Joines

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina

    Mayor Allen Joines

    Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines delivered his State of the City address, sharing that the city has faired well despite pandemic challenges and has seen a recent surge in economic and workforce growth. Mayor Joines' top priorities include homelessness, affordable housing, poverty, public safety, economic and workforce development.
    Mayor Melvin Carter III

    Saint Paul, Minnesota

    Mayor Melvin Carter III

    “At this moment, the state of our city is hopeful,” St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said in his State of the City Address on May 27. He outlined a number of accomplishments from the past year and ongoing priorities, including economic recovery, racial justice, and public safety.
    Mayor Frank Scott, Jr.

    Little Rock, Arkansas

    Mayor Frank Scott, Jr.

    Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. delivered his State of the City address, centering his remarks on the theme of “Growing Forward” and highlighting improvements over the past year. Mayor Scott’s top priorities are public safety, education, affordable housing, infrastructure, sustainability, and economic and workforce development. 
    Mayor Ras Baraka

    Newark, New Jersey

    Mayor Ras Baraka

    Newark Mayor Ras Baraka presented his eighth State of the City address, centering his remarks on the theme of “Newark Forward” while sharing the city’s accomplishments over the years. His top priorities include public safety, economic and workforce development, housing, and COVID-19 recovery.
    Mayor Sharetta Smith

    Lima, Ohio

    Mayor Sharetta Smith

    Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith delivered her first State of the City address, reflecting on the city’s progress over the past few years and her vision for the future. Mayor Smith’s top priorities are housing, neighborhood stability, economic development, public safety, students, working families, and city services.