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Mayor Norton to deliver annual State of the City address on January 22

Mayor Norton to deliver annual State of the City address on January 22

Rochester Mayor Kim Norton is set to deliver the annual State of the City address virtually on January 22, the city announced Thursday.

The event will be broadcast on Zoom from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Other local leaders in attendance will include City Council President Brooke Carlson, School Board Chair Jean Marvin, Olmsted County Board Chair Stephanie Podulke, and Destination Medical Center Executive Director Patrick Seeb.

“While we continue to do our part to limit the spread of COVID-19, I invite the community to join me virtually as I share my thoughts about the state of our city and we hear from other leaders in our community,” Mayor Norton said in a written statement. “The past year has been a difficult one, but together we will enjoy brighter days ahead.”

More information and updates can be found on the city website or the Facebook event. The virtual event will be held via Zoom.

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