State of the City

2022 State of the City

On October 11, 2022, La Palma Mayor Michele Steggell gave the 2022 State of the City Address to a crowd of over a 100 attendees! Many dignitaries also came to enjoy the evening with residents. The presentation included speakers from various departments including the Police, Community Services, General Government, and other members of the City Council. Topics included accomplishments of City Council goals, a fiscal update, and public safety news. Other notable items in the presentation included the City's new Short-Term Rental program, the move to by-district elections, and future infrastructure projects coming to La Palma. You can read full presentation by clicking the link below.  

2022 State of the City Presentation

2021 State of the City

At the 2021 State of the City, Mayor Nitesh Patel gave a presentation on the status of the City. The presentation included updates on City projects, new and returning community events coming in 2022, Police Department updates, and the overall fiscal health of the City. The event was attended by over 150 people and food was provided to all attendees. The event was held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at the La Palma Community Center. 

2021 State of the City Presentation

2019 State of the City - Envisioning the Future

At the 2019 State of the City, La Palma Mayor Marshall Goodman highlighted the past year's achievements and along with goals and projects for 2019. The event was held on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Royal Palm Room at the La Palma Community Center.

2019 State of the City Presentation

2018 State of the City - Five Years of Progress

At the 2018 State of the City, La Palma's Mayor Gerard Goedhart and the City Council highlighted the past year's achievements, along with future projects and long term financial planning. This event was held on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Royal Palm Room of the La Palma Community Center.

• 2018 State of the City Presentation

2017 State of the City

For the 2017 State of the City, Mayor Michele Steggell kept the format as a Town Hall Meeting, allowing La Palma residents to attend.  The event was held on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Royal Palm Room of the La Palma Community Center.

• 2017 State of the City Presentation

2016 State of the City

For the 2016 State of the City, Mayor Gerard Goedhart changed the format from a luncheon style event to a ‘town hall’ meeting. The event was held on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the Royal Palm Room of the La Palma Community Center. The new town hall format was well attended by the community.

• 2016 State of the City Presentation

2015 State of the City - Fifty Years of Vision

Mayor Peter Kim delivered the 2015 State of the City address on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, with a focus on “Fifty Years of Vision.” The luncheon, was held at the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, 8081 Moody Street, La Palma, 90623.

• 2015 State of the City Presentation

2014 State of the City - Building La Palma's Bright Future

On Thursday, April 3, 2014, Mayor Steve Shanahan delivered this year’s State of the City address, with a focus on “Building La Palma’s Bright Future.” The luncheon was held at the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, 8081 Moody Street, La Palma, 90623.

• 2014 State of the City Presentation

2013 State of the City - Sustaining La Palma’s Vision

On Friday, April 19, 2013, Mayor Steve Hwangbo delivered the 2013 State of the City address with a focus on “Sustaining La Palma’s Vision.” The luncheon, was held inside the Royal Palma Room at the La Palma Community Center and Central Park, 7821 Walker Street, La Palma.

• 2013 State of the City Presentation

2012 State of the City - Focus on the Future

On Wednesday, April 18, 2012, Mayor Henry Charoen delivered the 2012 State of the City address with a “Focus on the Future.” The luncheon was held in the Royal Palm Room at the La Palma Community Center at Central Park, 7821 Walker Street.

• 2012 State of the City Presentation & Speech