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SUBJECT: Building a Better City, Building on Our History of Innovation, Public Invited to Mayor Emily Larson’s State of City Address on March 15
BY: Pakou Ly, Communications Office
Building a Better City, Building on Our History of Innovation
Public Invited to Mayor Emily Larson’s State of City Address on March 15
[Duluth, MN] – Duluth Mayor Emily Larson will deliver her third State of the City Address on Thursday, March 15, 2018 reporting on her administration’s progress this past year and laying out her priorities for the upcoming year which build on Duluth’s reputation as a state and national leader of homegrown, innovative policies that help people.
“I welcome everyone to join me at the State of the City address at the Norshor Theater. The Norshor Theatre and Historic Arts Theatre District represent Duluth’s long term vision, and its willingness to lead with patience and persistence to overcome challenges. They are iconic symbols of Duluth’s revitalization, and our shared values and pride in where we live, our history and our optimism for the future,” said Mayor Larson.
The State of the City address will be held at the NorShor Theatre, 211 East Superior Street. The doors open at 5:30 PM and the official program begins at 6:00 PM which will include welcome remarks from City Council President Elissa Hansen and a poem by Duluth Poet Laureate, Ellie Schoenfeld. Mayor Larson will commence her speech at 6:30 PM. The City will also issue the Clarence Maddy award to a city employee who exemplifies excellence in public service. Live web streaming of the event is provided by WDIO Eyewitness News at www.wdio.com.
Parking is available at the Medical Arts District Ramp, located at 302 East First Street. A new skywalk connection provides attendees direct access from the ramp to the NorShor Theatre. The State of the City is a free event open to the entire community.
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