Mayor Gordo to Deliver State of the City Speech Tonight

Mayor Victor Gordo will deliver his first State of the City speech virtually tonight at 7 p.m.

This year’s speech will reflect on the challenges the community has faced over the past year, highlighting accomplishments included in the city’s 2020 Annual Report, and a look ahead to the city’s future. 

Gordo called on local residents to support local restaurants by ordering takeout or delivery from a Pasadena restaurant before the speech.

“These have been trying times for all of us. To help support our local restaurants, I am inviting you to order takeout and join me from the comfort of your home as I deliver my first State of the City address directly from my home,” Gordo said. 

The event will also include a special video presentation, and Gordo will respond to questions from community members submitted via video. The city will provide Spanish translation.

Topics will include housing and economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and public safety in light of the recent shootings that have plagued the city, 

According to the charter, “No later than February of each year, the Mayor shall present a thematic budget message for the upcoming fiscal year to the City Council.”

The city’s 2020 Annual Report will be available for review online starting Feb. 24.

The event will air on KPAS-TV. It will also be live-streamed at https://www.pasadenamedia.org/kpas/.