STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS TO FOCUS ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
News Release from City of Gresham
Posted on FlashAlert: March 3rd, 2015 12:02 PM
GRESHAM, Ore. - Gresham Mayor Shane T. Bemis will deliver his annual State of the City Address tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4.
The speech, considered one of Gresham's signature civic events, begins at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Gresham Public Safety and Schools Building located at 1331 N.W. Eastman Pkwy. The speech is delivered to an audience of City Councilors, community leaders and residents.
This year's speech will focus on children, families and the delivery of opportunities that cultivate livability, safety and prosperity in Gresham. The City has seen success in the past year, ranging from the opening of the enormously popular Children's Fountain to the creation of the Summer Kids in the Park program, but while there are still unmet needs, there are still big goals on the horizon. Bemis' address will include a call to action, summoning the collective commitment and courage of the Gresham community to push forward, continue defying the status quo, and make real progress.
"I feel deeply that the hallmark of a strong community is the provision of opportunity for children and families," Bemis said. "Our schools, youth engagement, and community amenities will become increasingly important areas for our passion and focus."
The general public is encouraged to attend the State of the City Address, including a pre-address reception that begins at 5:30 p.m.
MetroEast Community Media will videotape the event and a speech transcript will be posted at GreshamOregon.gov.
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The speech, considered one of Gresham's signature civic events, begins at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Gresham Public Safety and Schools Building located at 1331 N.W. Eastman Pkwy. The speech is delivered to an audience of City Councilors, community leaders and residents.
This year's speech will focus on children, families and the delivery of opportunities that cultivate livability, safety and prosperity in Gresham. The City has seen success in the past year, ranging from the opening of the enormously popular Children's Fountain to the creation of the Summer Kids in the Park program, but while there are still unmet needs, there are still big goals on the horizon. Bemis' address will include a call to action, summoning the collective commitment and courage of the Gresham community to push forward, continue defying the status quo, and make real progress.
"I feel deeply that the hallmark of a strong community is the provision of opportunity for children and families," Bemis said. "Our schools, youth engagement, and community amenities will become increasingly important areas for our passion and focus."
The general public is encouraged to attend the State of the City Address, including a pre-address reception that begins at 5:30 p.m.
MetroEast Community Media will videotape the event and a speech transcript will be posted at GreshamOregon.gov.
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