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CITY OF MISSION: Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza Delivers State of the City Address
On October 18, 2023, the City of Mission hosted its first “State of the City Address,” with Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza delivering her remarks to a packed room of more than 700 attendees at the Mission Event Center.
Attendees included local, state, and federal officials, dignitaries, business and education community members, and other notable guests.
The theme for the event represented the sense of hope found in the “Field of Dreams,” the baseball story that uses the iconic mantra, “If you build it, he will come.” Mayor Garza’s take, “If you build it, they will come,” was intended to outline the foresight the city used to lay the foundation for current and future growth, aimed to attract new businesses, developments, residents, and visitors.
In her remarks, Mayor Garza weaved in the theme, discussing topics such as strengthening regional partnerships, improving drainage and road infrastructure, enhancing public safety, including police, fire, and emergency services, and fostering health and wellness, among other topics. She stressed that Mission is readily poised and continues to prepare for the exponential growth that is expected to continue.
The event was made possible through the unwavering commitment of sponsors, with 100% of the event’s funding derived from their generous sponsorships.
The excitement in the room by attendees eager to experience this first-ever event of its kind in the City of Mission was palpable from beginning to end.
