State of the City Address

Mayor Presents 2021 State of the City Address

We’ve had an unconventional year, so this year Mayor Steve Schewel is delivering his annual State of the City Address a little differently in a series of three videos.

Video 1: Coronavirus Update

In this first-of-three short videos, Mayor Schewel addresses the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and how Durham is recovering.

View video 1 transcript (PDF)

Video 2: City Budget

In the second video, Mayor Schewel discusses the recently adopted City of Durham budget and how it reflects our community values.

View video 2 transcript (PDF)

Video 3: Affordable Housing

In this final video, Mayor Schewel discusses affordable housing efforts in Durham.

View video 3 transcript (PDF)