What: Mayor Mary Sheffield's first State of the City address
When: Tuesday, March 31, at 7 p.m.
State of the City
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Rise Higher Detroit!
Mayor Mary Sheffield will deliver her first State of the City address on March 31, 2026 at Mumford High School, reflecting on Detroit’s remarkable transformation and the road ahead.
The State of the City address gives Detroiters a chance to hear directly from Mayor Sheffield about the policies and programs shaping their neighborhoods and daily lives. From lowering the cost of living and expanding homeownership to investing in families and improving City services, the address outlines how the administration’s priorities are working to make Detroit a more affordable, safer, and more opportunity-filled city for residents.
The Mayor’s 2026 State of the City address will be broadcast live on the City’s cable channels; Comcast Channel 10 and AT&T Channel 99 in Detroit, and streamed on the City’s official YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages.
Subscribe to the Mayor Sheffield's weekly Update to Residents newsletter or receive information emails from City of Detroit Departments here: GovDelivery Sign-Up.
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