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Each year, the State of the City brings our community together to celebrate progress and set a shared vision for the future. It is a moment to recognize the dedication of our residents, businesses, and partners, while outlining the goals that will shape the year ahead.
This year's event was held at the Ronald Reagan Community Center on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. You can view the Mayor’s address below, which includes the embedded slideshow within the script. A separate link to the full slide deck is provided for easier viewing. The linked video below was shown prior to the Mayor’s address.
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During the program, the City recognized several outstanding members of our community, including:
- Middle School Youth of the Year: Chris Long
- High School Youth of the Year: Paul Marcelin
- Veteran of the Year: Fred Green
- Non-Profit of the Year: Newcomers Support & Development
- Business of the Year: GKN Aerospace
- Citizen of the Year: Stu Scott
