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La Plata mayor lays out 2026 priorities after 'transformative' 2025
Summary
Mayor James told the council that 2025 was "transformative" for La Plata, citing a new council, infrastructure projects, public safety improvements and a fiscally responsible FY26 budget; he outlined 2026 priorities including continuing infrastructure upgrades, Advanced Metering Infrastructure, ADA-accessible playground upgrades and stronger public engagement.
La Plata — Mayor James delivered the State of the Municipality address at the Jan. 27 council meeting, reviewing the town's accomplishments in 2025 and outlining operational and strategic priorities for 2026.
The mayor highlighted that the new council and town leadership oversaw adoption of the FY26 budget and that the finance department received a Government Finance Officers Association distinguished budget presentation award for FY26. He told the council the town completed a clean FY25 audit with no material misstatements and secured favorable low-interest USDA financing to support capital needs while limiting taxpayer burden.
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