Mayor McQueen Lejeune delivered Port Hueneme’s 2025 State of the City, reviewing projects completed and work underway and setting priorities for 2026. The mayor credited a rare mid‑cycle beach dredge to interagency coordination with the Port of Hueneme and Naval Base Ventura County, describing the operation as “placing sand on our beach and ensuring our shoreline remains open, safe, and ready for generations to come.” She highlighted Bubbling Springs Park as a multi‑year, multimillion‑dollar revitalization that introduced the city’s first dog parks, an inclusive playground, upgraded fields, and fitness and picnic zones.

Public safety and services were a central theme: the mayor noted the police department’s emphasis on combating reckless driving, showcased a new non‑apprehension detection canine named Gator donated by a local organization, and reported that the Newport‑Mesa dispatch communications center is now fully operational to improve response. Public works accomplishments included completion of the Ventura Road sewer replacement project and upgrades to crosswalk markings near schools. The mayor also described partnerships with the Surf Rider Foundation for dune restoration and with the port and naval base on community benefit programs and shared infrastructure.

Economic highlights included staff support for Sprouts Farmers Market to locate at Oliveira Plaza, a Channel Islands Harbor project (Carl’s project) moving forward after County and Coastal Commission approvals, and efforts to right‑size the local cannabis program to preserve competitiveness. The mayor closed by urging continued community engagement and previewing council priorities for 2026: short‑term rental regulations, economic development, neighborhood engagement and investments in sustainability and safety.

Council took no formal action on the State of the City; the presentation served as the mayor’s annual report to residents and a roadmap for staff operations in the coming year.