Mayor Tony Ayala delivered the City of Norwalk's State of the City address, saying, "Every year, the state of the city reminds us what makes Norwalk special, our people, our progress, and our purpose." Ayala used the event to underscore local programs and partnerships the city says help residents find stability and opportunity.

Ayala framed progress as more than construction and infrastructure, saying it also includes "our families and our neighbors who make Norwalk home." He highlighted the city's Hope Team and cited the Peraza family as an example of residents who have "found stability and hope through the city's Hope Team," and he thanked former public safety officer Diego Pineda along with the sheriff's department, the chamber of commerce and community organizations for their roles in supporting that work.

The mayor also recapped municipal services intended for broad resident benefit, naming street repainting and the rehabilitation of public art as recent examples. Ayala thanked attendees for participating in the State of the City and emphasized the administration's continued focus on delivering services to residents.

Looking ahead, Ayala said the city remains focused on "opportunity, innovation, and community building on the foundation of teamwork that defines Norwalk." The address did not include proposed ordinances, budget votes, or formal actions recorded in the transcript.