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CBS News
4 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
West Sacramento's State of the City: Mayor touts growth, planned $100M investments into city projects
West Sacramento mayor breaks down top priorities from 2025 State of the City address West Sacramento mayor breaks down top priorities from 2025 State of the City address West Sacramento mayor breaks down top priorities from 2025 State of the City address WEST SACRAMENTO -- Mayor Martha Guerrero, in her State of the City address, emphasized growth as she laid out future plans for the city on Thursday. The mayor, in listing off the successes of this past year, was quick to first point out that West Sacramento pulled off Sutter Health Park becoming the new temporary home of the formerly-Oakland Athletics as the club makes its eventual move to Las Vegas. "We are setting the standard for what a small but mighty city can do. We're not just growing. We are growing with purpose and with passion," said Guerrero in her address to the city. In less than a year's time, the city got the AAA-Minor League ballpark up to Major League Baseball standards, implemented a traffic safety plan and worked to invest in small businesses near the ballpark, helping them expand and prepare for an increase in foot traffic. The city is leaning into its newly announced nickname, 'the baseball side of the river.' "We are demonstrating to Major League Baseball that we have what it takes, a small city, what it takes to highlight some of the success along the riverfront," Guerrero told CBS13. With rapid growth, West Sacramento is going through some expected growing pains. It's had to respond to more foot traffic, a population uptick and all the infrastructure needs that entails. Better roads, more police and bigger projects are the city's focus. A major priority for both the city of West Sacramento and the city of Sacramento is finally breaking ground on the years-in-the-making I Street Bridge Replacement Project. In collaboration with Sacramento, Guerrero says West Sacramento will be financially investing in the project and expect it to break ground in 2026. "What we do need is a bigger bridge that allows for safer bike and pedestrian traffic going to the Railyards and also coming to our Washington District, which we are planning on expanding," said Guerrero. As Sacramento faces a steep $44 million budget deficit, West Sacramento is seeing rare financial freedom. Guerrero pointed to the November election, when voters passed a sales tax increase through Measure O. Its passage has now given the green light to a more than $20 million investment back into city projects. "For parks, addressing homelessness, police and fire," said Guerrero. The mayor says Measure O has already helped West Sacramento's police force grow by 38 new officers and funded critically needed road repairs. Plus, in a first of its kind $86 million bond issuance, the city over three years will be able to fast-track new development projects. This, Guerrero says, one day could mean that West Sacramento has its own downtown scene. "Right now, it is just conversations on what we can do to support building a downtown that is attractive with mixed-use development along West Capitol," said Guerrero. West Capitol Ave. is home to the Grand Gateway Master Plan, which reimagines the corridor connecting Jefferson Blvd. down to the riverfront. The city has recently purchased old motel properties along West Capitol Ave. that currently house homeless temporary housing services to eventually be turned into a boutique hotel and new housing. Next summer, the city also expects the Pierside Development along the waterfront to open, home to more than 200 new apartments and commercial space. A hotel on the water is also in its early planning stages next to the Ziggurat building on the West Sacramento side of the river. "I'm proud to share we are seeing remarkable momentum across all sectors. Industrial, residential, office, retail and mixed use," said Guerrero in her state of the city remarks. Watch the mayor's full address at this link.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mayor: Things are looking up
ST. JOSEPH, MO. — It seems that few people give speeches these days. The standard fare seems to be to make opening remarks, show a video or PowerPoint presentation, then make closing remarks. Mayor John Josendale followed that format during his State of the City address Wednesday at the InspireU Children's Discovery Center in Downtown. Minus a small technical issue at the start, the presentation was highly effective. Our city does have its fair share of problems and challenges. But when the city's accomplishments are presented in a condensed format like the mayor's speech, citizens begin to understand the many and varied improvements happening throughout the city. Here's a short list: * Some of the most popular projects on the horizon include a new animal shelter on South Belt Highway and an indoor community aquatic center. * Beginning in June, the City will begin a huge renovation project at Krug Park with a price tag of $12 million. * The City will build a new fire station to serve the South Side at 303 East Hyde Park Ave. In addition, the department will receive new equipment, including a 100-foot aerial truck to serve the east side of town, as well as a new Next Gen 9-1-1 communication system. * Key renovations continue at City Hall, Civic Arena, Missouri Theater, and the fire department's headquarters. The arena and theater projects have been progressing for several years. Arena renovations have provided the St. Joseph, MO Sports Commission with a venue that allows the commission to attract premiere sporting events, entertainment, and tradeshows, bringing a host of visitors to our city. * In a quest to ensure the 139th Airlift Wing remains relevant, the city is continuing widespread investments to Rosecrans Memorial Airport. B&B Runway Cafe recently completed its move to the new state-of-the-art new terminal building and work continues on a new air traffic control tower. * University of Missouri-Kansas City has added two important initiatives: a new medical school on Faraon Street adjacent to Mosaic Life Care and a new dental program on the campus of Missouri Western State University. * In the private sector, Daily's Meats announced a $95 million expansion that will add 100 jobs. When completed, St. Joseph will produce 5% of the bacon consumed in the United States. * Perhaps one of the key developments this past year is what didn't happen. Our landfill has not reached capacity or closed. Instead, it's expanding with collaboration from city officials, a private contractor and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. A serious problem one month was significantly reduced the next, * The city also allocated funds to reduce blight, including demolition of 40 dilapidated houses. All this and more gave the mayor plenty to highlight during his presentation. When grouped together, the list proves our city does indeed have a considerable number of positive things going for it. It's almost enough to make even the most dedicated critic of our town admit that things are looking up. Convincing a person like that of course is a tall task. But a mayor can dream, can't he?
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Natchitoches mayor: Economic development board prompted by paper mill closure
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Mayor Ronnie Williams delivers this week's yearly State of the City address. Mayor Williams said his annual address was delayed until May after International Paper announced the unexpected closure of the Red River Paper Mill in Campti. In his address, Williams reflected on the community's resilience while sharing updates on infrastructure, neighborhood development, public safety, and job growth efforts. 'Our mindset is to continue to position the City of Natchitoches as a business-friendly community. With that in mind, I will formulate a seven to ten-person economic development board composed of local business leaders who are wholeheartedly committed to the success of our city,' Williams said. He continued to say that the city would continue to seek new opportunities for job growth after the mill closure. You can watch the entire State of the City address here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
