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Mayor Larry Agron outlines safety, transit, open‑space and housing goals in 2026 State of the City
Summary
Mayor Larry Agron used the March 10 State of the City address to highlight Irvine’s crime and traffic statistics, announce an immigrant‑assistance program’s launch this spring, promote a 500‑acre Gateway Preserve, a 60,000‑tree planting plan, expansion of the Irvine Connect transit pilot, and steps toward 10,000 price‑controlled housing units by 2030.
Mayor Larry Agron delivered Irvine’s 2026 State of the City address on March 10, framing the year ahead around five priorities: safety, smart government, green initiatives, health and kindness. Agron highlighted recent crime and traffic trends, described several existing and planned programs, and asked the council and community to support expanded transit and housing efforts.
Agron led with public safety figures, saying Irvine ranked as the nation’s safest major city for the 21st consecutive year and reporting “0” homicides last year in a city he said now counts roughly 330,000 residents. He also acknowledged remaining problems: six traffic fatalities in 2025 and an increase in serious‑injury collisions. “We’re stepping up our law enforcement against road racing and street takeovers,” Agron said, and proposed designating some…
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