Mayor Dana Ralph thanked neighborhoods that hosted and participated in the city's Drinks in the Driveway summer outreach series and thanked department directors and city staff who supported the events. "I wanna start with a huge thank you to all of the neighborhoods that participated in our Drinks in the Driveway series this summer," Ralph said.

Ralph described the events as small, neighborhood gatherings (in parks or driveways) where staff and elected officials spent a couple of hours talking about neighborhood concerns, notably traffic and public safety, parks and other locally important issues. She called the events one of her favorite parts of the season and said residents should watch for the program to return next year.

Why it matters: Neighborhood outreach events connect residents directly with city staff and officials about localized concerns and priorities. Ralph emphasized staff time commitment and thanked department directors for their role in running the series.

What was not specified: The mayor did not provide a schedule or the number of events held this summer, nor did she announce funding or program changes.