Peekskill Mayor to Give 'State of the City' Tonight

Mayor Mary Foster is expected to outline Peekskill’s goal for 2013 tonight when she gives her state of the city address. She is expected to give her speech at 7:30 p.m. during tonight’s Common Council meeting.

Foster will address:

• "13 in '13" -- Peekskill's 13 economic development projects coming in 2013
• Leveraging State grants and public-private partnerships, to thrust an additional 11 economic development projects ahead this year in Downtown Peekskill
• Collaboration between the City of Peekskill and other regional groups to develop cost-savings, sustainability measures, and advocacy efforts.
• Collaboration between neighboring municipalities on infrastructure matters

Foster will also lay out her vision for the City in 2013 including:

• Expanding on the use of public-private partnerships for redevelopment and revitalization projects
• Showcase economic development opportunities to investors, including properties land banked by the City
• Expand on-line capabilities of doing business with City Hall
• Strengthen community outreach and leadership in the police department
• Expand job training and workplace opportunities for the City's disadvantaged young adults