Last updated on July 21, 2017
Working together, we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city that is realizing its potential.
On July 21, I delivered my annual State of the City address and emphasized how we’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to being a more mature, global city. Incredible opportunities lie ahead, but so do big challenges.
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The way we address these challenges will define our future. While many of these challenges aren’t unique to Orlando, what is unique is how we’re going to come together to address them and how you play a role in strengthening our community.
The list of ways that we can each make a difference is as diverse as our inclusive community:
Over the past year, the words “Orlando United” have meant so much to our community. “United” means many parts coming together to form a whole that is stronger than the sum of the individual parts.
If we are to overcome the challenges that confront us, then each of us has a responsibility to do our part to make the whole stronger.
Thank you for being an engaged resident and for all that you do to strengthen our community.
– Buddy Dyer, Mayor