Mayor Alameda Delivers 2026 State of the County Address

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In his 2026 State of the County Address, Mayor Kimo Alameda expressed gratitude for the work of community groups, small businesses, and County employees, while outlining key accomplishments from the past year and priorities moving forward. The speech focused on improving housing affordability, investing in infrastructure and clean energy, supporting workforce development, and collaborating with state and federal partners to address home insurance challenges.

Why it matters

As the county's top elected official, the mayor's annual address provides an important update on the state of the local community and sets the agenda for the year ahead. The speech touches on critical issues like housing costs, infrastructure, and quality of life that directly impact residents.

The details

Mayor Alameda noted that many factors influence housing affordability, including building codes, roads, energy costs, workforce development, and home insurance. To address these challenges, the county plans to pursue solutions like sensible regulation changes, infrastructure and clean energy investments, partnerships for affordable housing with social services, and collaboration with state and federal governments.

• Mayor Alameda delivered the 2026 State of the County Address yesterday (February 13, 2026).

What they’re saying

What’s next

The county plans to continue pursuing the priorities outlined in the speech, including affordable housing initiatives, infrastructure investments, and partnerships with state and federal governments.