Mayor’s Corner

By Mayor Ross J. Maza

April was another busy month around Alhambra, with so much work taking place to improve our already great city.

On April 11th I had the honor of delivering the annual State of the City at the beautiful Granada Building on 1st Street. It was a privileged opportunity for me to reflect with the community on the many achievements over the past 12 months. We reviewed the accomplishments and milestones that have shaped our city's landscape, and discussed the roadmap for Alhambra’s growth moving forward. From advancing our City Council’s Strategic Planning initiatives, to advancements in infrastructure, public safety, and sustainability, each achievement reaffirms our commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all who call Alhambra home. We reviewed our City Council’s plan for the future of Alhambra. Much of this future planning is done by way of our Annual Strategic Plan which currently has 6 main goals. These goals are, 1) To Enhance Public Safety, 2) To improve Infrastructure & Mobility, 3) To Create a Strong Financial & Economic Base, 4) To Enhance Transparency & Open Governance, 5) To Promote Sustainability, and 6) To Improve Housing Opportunities. Along with city staff who works tirelessly on these goals and their execution, the City Council is committed to making sure these goals are achieved.

I’d like to thank every single member of our Alhambra staff (almost 550) for another tremendous year of hard work. There are so many more highlights and accomplishments to mention, so I encourage you to review our Annual Accomplishments Report, which can be found on the City’s website. Hard copies are also available at various City facilities, including City Hall. As Mayor of this great City, it was a tremendous honor to be able to highlight our efforts, and our accomplishments. I’m extremely proud to represent a city so committed to the constant growth and improvement for each of our residents. I’d also like to thank everyone at the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce for the hard work in organizing this event, and for their ongoing partnership with the city of Alhambra, and the local business community.

In closing, as Memorial Day draws near, I’d like to express my gratitude to every member of our armed forces who have so valiantly served our nation for the preservation of the freedoms we enjoy every day. Let us pay respect to those who have sacrificed their lives, and to their families. THANK YOU!