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%.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
