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Each year, The City of Boise and the Boise Metro Chamber co-host the mayor's State of the City Address. The event, draws more than 500 Chamber members and citizens together, making it one of our largest events of the year. The Boise Mayor presents the State of the City Address to the business community, reviewing the past year and outlining initiatives for the coming year.
VIEW PAST STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESSES
2024 BOISE MAYOR LAUREN MCLEAN'S STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
Boise Mayor Lauren McLean is the city's 56th mayor. On May 16, 2024 at JUMP, she shared highlights of the city and changes coming to Boise with the public.
Boise Mayor Lauren McLean is the city's 56th mayor. On May 16, 2024 at JUMP, she shared highlights of the city and changes coming to Boise with the public.
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2023 BOISE MAYOR LAUREN MCLEAN'S STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
On Thursday, May 18 at JUMP in downtown Boise, Mayor Lauren McLean drew a crowd of over 500 people on May 18, 2023, with standing room only, at her annual “State of the City" address at JUMP. She touched on important aspects of her vision for Boise's growth including affordable housing, public safety, property taxes, transportation, and access to public parks for everyone. McLean said, “Even through challenging times, I am betting on Boise. I am betting on us as a community of people who have, generation after generation, rolled up our sleeves, worked together and beat the odds.” |
2022 BOISE MAYOR LAUREN MCLEAN'S STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
Mayor Lauren McLean addressed the public during her State of the City event on May 18, 2022 at JUMP Plaza in downtown Boise. She discussed the cost of housing, tax growth, and the cost of child care in the city. She also highlighted how our city works together to make it a better environment for all. "Boise continues to change, but change doesn’t have to be something that’s ‘happening to us.’ Together, we can shape this change,” sai8d Mayor McLean. “We must seize the opportunity in this pivotal moment. And we’ll succeed because we put people first, try all solutions, and do what must be done." |
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2021 BOISE MAYOR LAUREN MCLEAN'S STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
On September 16, 2021, the City of Boise partnered with the Boise Metro Chamber to host Mayor Lauren McLean's State of the City Address. During the event she honored community heroes on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, called for continued community support and resilience, and highlighted how we protect and enhance the Boise we know and love. |
2020 BOISE MAYOR LAUREN MCLEAN'S STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
On Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2020, just eight months after taking over as the first elected female Mayor of Boise, Lauren McLean gave her first State of the City address. She committed to bold action, especially in the face of the pandemic that continued to impact our community, state and country because, as she said, "Housing, racism, the economy and climate change don’t pause for a pandemic." |
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2019 BOISE MAYOR DAVE BIETER'S STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
On September 18th, 2019, Mayor Dave Bieter addressed the public during his State of the City Address at the Egyptian Theatre. He spoke about policy highlights and priorities for the City of Boise, including ensuring everyone has a home, thwarting threats to our climate, and being kind to one another. |
2018 BOISE MAYOR DAVE BIETER'S STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
On September 12, 2018, Boise Mayor Dave Bieter addressed the public during the State of the City, hosted at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts. Mayor Bieter highlighted why kindness is important to our community as well as transportation, housing and the environment. |
