Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield delivered her first State of the City Address, outlining a vision centered on lowering the cost of living, expanding homeownership, investing in families, and improving city services. She framed her agenda around making Detroit a more affordable, safer, and more opportunity-filled city, with a focus on growing population, supporting working families, and strengthening neighborhoods.
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall delivered her second State of the City Address at the end of January, offering her vision of a more equitable and inclusive future for city residents.
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval gave his first State of the City address, reflecting on the city’s successes over the past year and his plans for the future. His top priorities include affordable housing, economic recovery, workforce development, equity, human services, public safety, and climate action.
In her second State of the City Address, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean spoke directly to the community about her priorities for housing, pathways, climate action, and more. She also highlighted residents’ continued resilience through the COVID-19 pandemic, and honored community heroes who have stepped up during a challenging year.
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero delivered her third State of the City address, highlighting the city’s accomplishments from the past year and her vision for the future. Mayor Romero’s top priorities are public safety, affordable housing, climate change, small businesses, infrastructure, and job creation.
At his annual State of the City address, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson presented the city council’s work over the past year and called for unity and civility. In his remarks, Mayor Johnson spoke about several initiatives his administration led, ranging from crime to affordable housing to opening the new Enmarket Arena.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria delivered his first State of the City address on January 13, covering a wide range of topics including pandemic response, housing and homelessness, transportation and mobility, sustainability, race and equity, and economic development.
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther delivered his annual State of the City Address on April 14, reflecting on the challenges of the past year and the unique opportunity this moment presents.
Boise Mayor Lauren McLean delivered her third State of the City address, focusing on how Boiseans can come together to overcome their challenges and use them as opportunities to create a shared vision for the city’s future. Mayor McLean’s top priorities are cost of living, affordable childcare, affordable housing, homelessness, public safety, infrastructure, and climate action.
Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz gave his State of the City address titled 'For the Betterment of Toledo,' highlighting the city's growth and goals for 2022. Some of Mayor Kapszukiewicz's top priorities include public safety, affordable housing, improving city parks, universal pre-K and workforce, and economic development.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor delivered her State of the City address, providing updates on the city’s successes, challenges, and plans for the future. Mayor Castor’s top priorities are infrastructure, water, housing, transportation, workforce development, and quality of life.
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard delivered her third State of the City address, sharing plans to tackle the city’s challenges head-on and her vision for its future. Her top priorities include infrastructure, public safety, economic development, and city services.
