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%.
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.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey delivered his State of the City address, sharing the structural changes underway in the city and his plans for the remaining $43 million in American Rescue Plan funding. Mayor Frey’s top priorities include economic recovery, affordable housing and homelessness, community safety, climate action, and public health.
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon presented her State of the City address and budget proposal, sharing the city’s challenges and how it has remained strong due to the hard work and collaboration of community partners and city employees. Mayor Kincannon’s top priorities are competitive wages for city workers, improving parks, infrastructure development, affordable housing, mental health services, public safety, and broadband access.
Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty delivered her State of the City address, reflecting on the city’s resilience throughout the pandemic and her vision for its future. Mayor Beaty’s top priorities are climate action, affordable housing, public safety, behavioral health services, childcare, broadband access, economic development, and work flexibility.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
