Mayor David Moran delivered the second annual State of the City address, telling residents the city has advanced infrastructure, public-safety and economic projects while urging continued community input to guide future work.

Moran said the city replaced a 35-year-old playground at Arcillian Park and is beginning the first major renovation in more than three decades to a storm pump station to improve flood protection. "This year, Coco Parks replaced a 35 old playground, Arcillian Park," Moran said. He also noted the existing restaurant at Arcillian Park is scheduled for demolition and replacement, with construction anticipated to start in December 2021 as described in the address.

The mayor highlighted administrative and technology upgrades intended to improve city services and transparency. He said the human-resources office implemented a new applicant-tracking system and that the city developed a Title VI implementation plan to remain eligible for federal roadway funding. Moran said the police department implemented a new records-access system and expanded a public crime-data portal—"the launch of the citizens' REMS website means you now have access to crime and data and can sign up for community alerts," he said. He also reported upgrades to officer equipment and an expanded camera system to support investigations and prevention.

Recreation initiatives included a new online registration system and expanded youth programs; Moran announced phase one of a walking path at the FosterMax complex to provide safe, accessible routes for families, students and seniors. "This project did not start in an office— it started with you," he said, crediting resident ideas.

On housing and economic development, Moran said two major affordable-housing projects—Artesantor Villas and River Plant Apartments—are expected to provide "160 plus new apartments for working families." He pointed to commercial projects under construction or recently completed, including a business strip, a new travel center that the mayor said will host national chains, and the installation of 12 EV charging stations at truck-stop and gas-station sites.

Moran framed the work as the product of interdepartmental collaboration and community partnership and listed future priorities: continued infrastructure investment, public-safety improvements, protection of environment and water resources, establishment of a municipal fire department and expansion of recreational amenities including more green space and a dog park. "The state of our city is strong," he said. "Our future is bright, and the best days of the incident are still ahead."