Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson gave his State of the City address from Sacramento State’s University Ballroom Feb. 25.
The economy and the promotion of Sacramento as a destination city were major driving points as Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson delivered his first State of the City address Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Sacramento State to a sold-out crowd in the University Union Ballroom.
Johnson addressed a crowd of more than 800 business and government leaders and outlined his vision for Sacramento, the state of the city’s finances, future projects for the region and partnerships with the public and private sectors.
“I am very excited to be at Sac State,” Johnson said. “This is truly one of our great universities, and this is a great institution in our community.” He praised the University’s leadership and the University’s growth and held it up as a model for the city to follow.
During his address, Johnson named the city’s accomplishments, such as an upcoming gang summit, discussion with education leaders and the importance of economic development.
He also announced a $4 million K Street streetscaping project that will create 50 jobs. It will be the first major renovation along K Street since the 1980s.
Johnson also addressed the city’s challenges, such as the 8.7 percent unemployment rate and finding new ways to quicken the pace of the city government’s operations.
He also expressed appreciation to Doris Matsui for securing money beyond the city’s economic stimulus dollars to improve light rail, public safety, health, education, and flood protection.
The Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce sponsored the State of the City address.
About the writer: Sacramento State’s Kim Nava can be reached at navak@csus.edu
California State University, Sacramento • Public
Affairs
6000 J Street • Sacramento, CA 95819-6026 • (916) 278-6156 •
infodesk@csus.edu
