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Virginia Beach mayor highlights agriculture, military readiness and tourism in State of the City address
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Mayor Bobby Dyer used the State of the City address to highlight agriculture's economic role, military partnerships and tourism-driven growth; city leaders announced a planned VA outpatient clinic, flood-mitigation investments and business expansions while noting local crime rates fell to a five-year low.
Mayor Bobby Dyer delivered the State of the City address in Virginia Beach, stressing three pillars—agriculture, military partnerships and tourism—as the foundation for the city’s growth and outlining major infrastructure and economic-development projects.
The speech opened with recognition of TowneBank, the event’s longtime presenting sponsor, and a tribute to community leaders. Mayor Bobby Dyer said the city will continue to prioritize the “people, places and partnerships” identified in the council’s strategic plan.
City officials detailed local economic figures and investments. City Manager Patrick Duhaney highlighted agriculture’s importance, saying the sector contributes an estimated $180,000,000 annually to the local economy and that the city preserves more than 11,000 acres through its agricultural reserve program. Duhaney also said the city awarded an Economic Development and Investment Program (EDIP) grant to NeptuneShield, a…
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