STATE OF THE CITY Mayor Ralph Becker January 12, 2010 Good evening. I am honored to be here tonight. I acknowledge the esteemed guests in the chamber this evening; in particular, one of Salt Lake City's newest residents, my mother - Ann Becker.
To my friends and colleagues on the City Council: I congratulate new Council Chair JT Martin and new Vice Chair Jill Remington Love. I extend a warm welcome to new District Three Council member Stan Penfold. I welcome back for the start of a new term, Carlton Christiansen, Jill, and Soren Simonsen. And to Van Turner, Luke Garrott, and JT, welcome to another year on the Council!
I thank you all for your dedication and hard work with which you pursue greatness for Salt Lake City.
Tonight, as I deliver this, my third State of the City address, I continue to be honored to serve you and the residents of this wonderful city as Mayor.
I also continue to be energized by this job. I am energized by the amazing potential this city holds and by the amazing people in this community. Across the country and here in Salt Lake City, this past year was not an easy one, but I have been heartened and inspired by the way this city and all of you have pulled together to forge ahead and accomplish so much in the way of improvements and progress for our home.
To my friends and colleagues on the City Council: I congratulate new Council Chair JT Martin and new Vice Chair Jill Remington Love. I extend a warm welcome to new District Three Council member Stan Penfold. I welcome back for the start of a new term, Carlton Christiansen, Jill, and Soren Simonsen. And to Van Turner, Luke Garrott, and JT, welcome to another year on the Council!
I thank you all for your dedication and hard work with which you pursue greatness for Salt Lake City.
Tonight, as I deliver this, my third State of the City address, I continue to be honored to serve you and the residents of this wonderful city as Mayor.
I also continue to be energized by this job. I am energized by the amazing potential this city holds and by the amazing people in this community. Across the country and here in Salt Lake City, this past year was not an easy one, but I have been heartened and inspired by the way this city and all of you have pulled together to forge ahead and accomplish so much in the way of improvements and progress for our home.
The new vision for Salt Lake City encompasses ideas large and small, bold and restrained - for shaping downtown's future. 