- Video shows a recap of Mayor Mahoney's State of the City address.
- The address took place on Wednesday at Jackson's City Center.
- Mayor Mahoney covered topics like public safety, housing, and economic development, while sharing progress on current city projects.
Public safety, housing, and economic development... All topics covered in Mayor Daniel Mahoney's fourth State of the City Address, Wednesday night.
"In 2024, we had one of the lowest violent crime rates in almost a decade," says Mahoney, that number referring to less shootings, shooting victims, and homicides. He also touted several housing projects that are continuing through 2025, like 100 Homes. "Despite people saying it wasn't going to work, we have hundreds of applications," he states. Mahoney says they've reached about 50% of their goal of 100 homes so far, offering $2.5 million in down payment assistance to neighbors.
WATCH: 100 Homes open house
Along with another development that neighbors have waited to see, Mahoney confirms, "Yes, if you were wondering, the Hayes Hotel development is still happening. A $30 million investment in Downtown Jackson." The Hayes is set to be turned into apartments and commercial space in the heart of downtown. Mahoney also confirmed that the building has officially been sold to a new developer.
WATCH: A Hayes Hotel update
Several other projects were mentioned, like the continued work on the MLK Corridor, where over $1 million in grants has been awarded to corridor businesses. Now, some of that development is trickling into the east side.
Mahoney concludes with, "Thank you, Jackson. Let's keep building, together. Let's keep protecting what we've built, together. Let's keep moving, together."
WATCH: Take a look at the City Center, back in December
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