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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 Andrew Ginther

    Columbus, Ohio

    Mayor Andrew Ginther

    Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther presented his State of the City address, sharing the city’s equity agenda “Opportunity Rising,” which focuses on health and wellbeing, safe and resilient communities, and economic stability. Mayor Ginther’s top priorities are public safety, affordable housing, early childhood education and care, job creation, and climate action.
    Mayor Ravi Bhalla

    Hoboken, New Jersey

    Mayor Ravi Bhalla

    Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla delivered his third State of the City address, highlighting many initiatives that will improve the quality of life for residents. Mayor Bhalla’s top priorities include public safety, climate action, infrastructure development, housing, and increasing open spaces. 
    Mayor Victoria Woodards

    Tacoma, Washington

    Mayor Victoria Woodards

    Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards delivered her State of the City address, centering her remarks on the theme “Stronger: Many Voices, One Community,” reflecting on the city’s challenges and its path forward. Her top priorities include public safety, COVID-19 recovery, economic development, affordable housing, and homelessness.
    Mayor Andy Schor

    Lansing, Michigan

    Mayor Andy Schor

    Lansing Mayor Andy Schor gave his State of the City address, focusing on the theme of “Lansing’s Time is Now” and how the city plans to move forward from the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Schor’s top priorities include economic development, public safety, investing in Lansing’s youth, affordable housing, and equity. 
    Mayor Steven Fulop

    Jersey City, New Jersey

    Mayor Steven Fulop

    Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop delivered his State of the City address, highlighting his accomplishments over the past few years and several initiatives he is pursuing this year. Mayor Fulop’s top priorities include increasing public spaces, climate action, public safety, affordable housing, and the arts. 
    Mayor Ruthanne Fuller

    Newton, Massachusetts

    Mayor Ruthanne Fuller

    Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller delivered her fifth State of the City address outlining the city’s achievements and goals for the future. Her top priorities include green initiatives, education, affordable housing, and infrastructure developments.
    Mayor Melvin Carter

    St. Paul, Minnesota

    Mayor Melvin Carter

    St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter gave his State of the City address, reflecting on the city’s resiliency over the past year and his vision for the future. Mayor Carter’s top priorities include public safety, youth development initiatives, economic development, and affordable housing.
    Mayor Bruce Harrell

    Seattle, Washington

    Mayor Bruce Harrell

    Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered his first State of the City address outlining his vision of “One Seattle” and sharing his top priorities, including public safety, homelessness, affordable housing, infrastructure, and balancing the city’s budget.
    Mayor Quinton Lucas

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Mayor Quinton Lucas

    Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas gave his third State of the City address outlining the city’s budget for the year ahead and his top priorities. These priorities include affordable housing, public safety, infrastructure, investing in youth, and making the city more climate-resilient.
    Mayor Jeffrey Mims

    Dayton, Ohio

    Mayor Jeffrey Mims

    Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims delivered his first State of the City address, reflecting on the city’s accomplishments and his vision for the future. His top priorities are Dayton’s youth, public safety, economic development, climate action, housing, and neighborhood revitalization. 
    Mayor Keith James

    West Palm Beach, Florida

    Mayor Keith James

    West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James gave his State of the City address, reviewing his past year's successes and discussing his plans to create a community of opportunity for all. 
    Mayor Kathy Sheehan

    Albany, New York

    Mayor Kathy Sheehan

    Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan delivered her annual State of the City address, sharing her vision for the year ahead and outlining plans for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars.